The hiring of Santa J. Ono as the University of Florida’s 14th President rings in a new era of change for Gators’ Athletics, as the former University of Michigan President carries an air of potential benefits and controversies with him into the role. The move to bring Ono in to head UF seems to be a winning move for Florida’s athletics. Ono’s interest in athletics may make him a friendly face for Gators fans.  As UF president, Ono would oversee a larger funding collective than that of U-M. Keeping and bringing in new athletes and upgrading athletic facilities could become early priorities in the new president’s agenda. While Ono’s term at UF won’t begin until late summer, he is set to hit the ground running as the university’s next president. His reputation and experience can take Florida’s athletic prestige to an even higher level. Only time will tell what is in store when Ono takes charge. Read more at the link in our bio. ✒️: Charlie Jones 🎨: Henry Moore