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Regents ratify 8‑year extension for President Santa J. Ono
Summary
The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted to extend President Santa J. Ono’s contract through Oct. 1, 2032, approving the extension by voice vote after regents praised his leadership and cited institutional stability and strategic vision.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted to ratify an extension of President Santa J. Ono’s contract to Oct. 1, 2032, by voice vote during its meeting at the Flint campus. Regent Illich introduced the motion, citing Ono’s leadership and the university’s strategic plans when proposing the extension: “I move that the regents ratify the extension of president Ono's contract to October 1, 2032.”
Regents who spoke in support highlighted stability during a tumultuous period and pointed to Ono’s role in university initiatives and partnerships. Regent Weiser said the extension would help the university “make these visions happen,” and other speakers described the move as important for continuity across the three campuses.
The motion passed by voice vote; members responded with multiple “Aye”s and remote participants confirmed their votes verbally. President Ono thanked the board, called it “the honor of my life” to serve, and expressed gratitude for the campus communities across Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint.
Context: The extension came amid board discussion of campus plans and systemwide initiatives, including Vision 2034 and Campus Plan 2050. Regents framed the vote as part of a broader strategy to advance research, enrollment growth and campus development across the U‑M system.
What’s next: The extension is now in effect through Oct. 1, 2032. The board handled the approval by voice vote during the meeting; no separate roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript for this motion.
