Dr. Santa J. Ono has been unanimously chosen as the University of Florida's next president by the Board of Trustees, pending Florida Board of Governors' ratification. Ono, former president of the University of Michigan, is a renowned vision researcher with extensive leadership experience in academia and public health. The Board lauded his accomplishments and alignment with UF's values, highlighting his selection from a large pool of candidates. He's expected to succeed Interim President Kent Fuchs and lead UF's continued ascent among top universities.

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