David Jesse

3 weeks ago | chronicle.com | David Jesse

Santa J. Ono’s politically charged bid to assume the presidency of the University of Florida ended in dramatic fashion Tuesday when the State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors voted not to approve his appointment. The vote was a victory for conservative critics who had decried Ono’s past stances — including his support for diversity, equity, and inclusion measures — that he has since disavowed. Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month.

1 month ago | chronicle.com | David Jesse

As members of the University of Michigan Board of Regents and campus administrators circulated a draft of an op-ed defending institutional independence in the face of attacks by the Trump administration, there was an influential voice missing from the discussion — President Santa J. Ono. Regents didn’t know if Ono disagreed with them, wanted some of the language tweaked, or was completely on board. He was absent from campus, and nobody knew if he was checking emails and messages.

1 month ago | chronicle.com | David Jesse

As Lori Varlotta headed 2,500 miles west from Hiram College, in Ohio, to take over California Lutheran University’s presidency in 2020, she knew she would face challenges. It was the peak of Covid. California Lutheran was grappling with racial issues, including Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month. A free account provides you access to a limited number of free articles each month, plus newsletters, job postings, salary data, and exclusive store discounts.

Mar 21, 2025 | chronicle.com | David Jesse

When Marlene Tromp took over as Boise State University’s president in 2019, she hoped to use her background as a first-generation student from a working-class family to drive plans for increasing student success. However, she quickly found herself under Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for less than $10/month. A free account provides you access to a limited number of free articles each month, plus newsletters, job postings, salary data, and exclusive store discounts.

Mar 20, 2025 | chronicle.com | David Jesse

In two months, Leslie Brunelli will take next year’s budget to the Washington State University Board of Regents for approval. As in recent years, the document will reflect dropping enrollment — but it will also most likely include a decrease in state aid. Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for less than $10/month. A free account provides you access to a limited number of free articles each month, plus newsletters, job postings, salary data, and exclusive store discounts.