Overview

• Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan since 2022, has been named the sole finalist to lead the University of Florida.
• The UF Board of Trustees unanimously selected Ono based on his record of academic leadership and innovation at top institutions.
• Ono is scheduled to visit the UF campus on Tuesday to meet with students, faculty, and administrators as part of the confirmation process.
• His appointment requires formal approval by the Florida Board of Governors, with plans for him to assume the presidency later this summer.
• Ono will succeed interim president Kent Fuchs, who stepped in after Ben Sasse resigned in 2024 following family health concerns.