AAC&U Congratulates Santa Ono on Appointment as President of University of Michigan

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) congratulates Santa Ono, president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia and member of the AAC&U Board of Directors, on his appointment as president of the University of Michigan.

“Santa is an extraordinary leader, who has demonstrated a commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education throughout his career,” said AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella. “I am thrilled for Santa and for the University of Michigan.”

Dr. Ono joined the AAC&U Board of Directors in 2022. He served previously as president of the University of Cincinnati and as senior vice-provost and deputy to the provost at Emory University. A molecular immunologist, he has taught at Johns Hopkins, Harvard University, and University College London. Santa Ono will officially become the first Asian American president of the University of Michigan on October 13.