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Santa Ono Resigns as Michigan President Amid DEI Controversy

6/21/2025

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Santa Ono has resigned as president of the University of Michigan and will not return to faculty.
His appointment as president of the University of Florida was rejected due to controversy over his DEI views.
Ono implemented cuts to DEI programs at Michigan, leading to tensions with university regents.
Domenico Grasso is now serving as interim president following Ono's departure.

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Story summary

Santa Ono has resigned as president of the University of Michigan and will not return to faculty.
His appointment as president of the University of Florida was rejected due to controversy over his DEI views.
Ono implemented cuts to DEI programs at Michigan, leading to tensions with university regents.
Domenico Grasso is now serving as interim president following Ono's departure.