The University of Florida’s next steps in its presidential search remain unclear.
Ian Hodgson
Education data reporter for The Tampa Bay Times in partnership with Open Campus.
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After Ono’s rejection, what’s next for the University of Florida?
Board of Governors members say they voted against a flawed candidate. Others see a worrying trend.
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Ono blocked as University of Florida’s next president by state board
The vote followed mounting conservative pushback on Santa Ono’s stances at the University of Michigan.
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As final vote nears, fate of UF’s next president no sure thing
Gov. Ron DeSantis has urged the state’s university board to “vote your conscience” on Santa Ono.
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Trump Jr slams UF president ahead of confirmation vote. Is Ono in trouble?
Former University of Michigan president Santa Ono faces growing conservative backlash over DEI, climate change.
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University of West Florida confirms state education official as interim president
The move comes shortly after DeSantis appointed several of his political allies at other universities.
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UF confirms Santa Ono as next president
Former University of Michigan president doubled down on anti-DEI stance during trustee interview.
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New College alumni threaten to sue for clarity on donations
They allege the school may have used restricted donor funds to pay for ballooning expenses.
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Pasco-Hernando State College picks DeSantis ally as interim president
Eric Hall was a finalist in the school’s last presidential search.
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Polk State College president sees scrutiny over DOGE enrollment report
School trustee Ashley Bell Barnett said the report raised concerns over data transparency.