U of M president Santa Ono is leaving Ann Arbor after less than three years to lead the University of Florida, he wrote Sunday in an email to the U of M community. The big picture: Ono's departure comes as academic institutions around the country confront President Trump's agenda to influence and revamp the priorities at elite institutions.

Statement from Regent Paul Brown has been added. ANN ARBOR, MI - After just three years, Santa Ono is leaving his role as president of the University of Michigan. Ono was chosen as the sole finalist for the same position at the University of Florida.