Santa J. Ono

March 7, 2023
Panel offers multidisciplinary perspectives on climate crisis

Janet Napolitano, former University of California president, U.S. secretary of homeland security and Arizona governor, joined U-M sustainability experts for a panel discussion on climate action.
March 7, 2023
DEI efforts intersect with U-M’s past, present, future

A panel of scholars discussed diversity, equity and inclusion and U-M’s readiness to educate the next multifaceted generation of citizens at a March 7 symposium.
March 7, 2023
In his inauguration, President Ono calls for an era of change

While universities typically evolve gradually over time, they may also see periods of rapid change that set them on a decisive trajectory. U-M’s newly inaugurated President Santa J. Ono said he plans to usher in such an era.
February 20, 2023
Community invited to President Ono’s inauguration March 7

The inauguration of Santa J. Ono as U-M’s 15th president will be celebrated through a series of events March 7, and faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the day’s public events.
February 14, 2023
President Ono’s statement regarding MSU shooting
President Santa J. Ono has issued a statement to the U-M community expressing empathy and support in the wake of fatal shootings at Michigan State University on Feb. 13. The campus will remain open and a vigil on the Diag is being planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 15.
- DPSS outlines safety response after MSU tragedy
January 31, 2023
Update on the strategic visioning and campus planning process

In an email to the campus community, President Santa J. Ono said that in the next year the U-M community “will engage in a collective process to imagine our future and chart the course ahead.”
January 23, 2023
Student ideas needed for inauguration poster session

The Office of the President is accepting student applications for a proposed project, event or research endeavor ahead of President Santa J. Ono’s March 7 inauguration.
December 1, 2022
President Ono named chair, U.S. member of Fulbright Canada

President Santa J. Ono has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America, known as Fulbright Canada.
November 30, 2022
President Ono issues statement on situation in Iran

President Santa J. Ono released a statement Nov. 30, joining in support and solidarity with the Iranians fighting for their fundamental rights.
November 21, 2022
Ono seeks faculty members’ input about U-M’s future

While sharing his ideas and strategies for the University of Michigan’s future, President Santa J. Ono told U-M faculty members that he wants to hear their ideas as well.