Chinese son-in-law OTA Ono became the first Asian president of the University of Michigan, with an annual salary of more than 6.5 million!

Last month, , The official of Purdue University announced the first Chinese president in the history of the University . In recent days, , The University of Michigan also made history , Appointed the first Asian president since the founding of the school .

7 month 13 Japan , The board of directors of the University of Michigan voted unanimously , Hire Santai Ono （Santa J. Ono） Served as the University of Michigan No 15 As president , And will 10 month 13 Official appointment .

It also means that , Ono Santai will become Miya 1817 Founded in 、 so far 205 The first Asian president in the history of .

As report goes , University of Michigan No 14 As president Mark Schlissel This year 1 He was expelled from the school in August , Because he has an improper relationship with a subordinate . after , Mida has been looking for a suitable successor . The school organized a group of students 、 Teachers' 、 staff 、 A committee of alumni and directors , Through cooperation with executive search companies , Collected 1000 Opinions of several respondents . Held in 7 After a public hearing , Ono Santai was finally determined as the candidate .

From Canada's top universities to American famous schools

7 month 13 Japan , The University of British Columbia, the top university in Canada (UBC) Official announcement , Santai Ono, who has been the president for six years, officially left office , The next stop is the University of Michigan . And then , The University of Michigan confirmed the news .

Miya and Ono signed a five-year employment contract , stay 10 month 13 After taking office , Ono Santai will get 975,000 Base salary of $ . Besides , The board of directors will also decide to increase wages at its discretion , It will be distributed after the first year 350,000 Deferred compensation in dollars .

According to the official website of the University of Michigan , Ono Santai was born in Vancouver , Parents are Japanese immigrants , He grew up in Pennsylvania and Maryland .1984 year , He received a bachelor's degree in bioscience from the University of Chicago ,1991 received （ Canada ） McGill University in Montreal (McGill) Doctor of Experimental Medicine .

OTA Ono was at Johns Hopkins University 、 Teaching at Harvard University and University College London , He has also served as the president of the University of Cincinnati and the Senior Deputy provost and Deputy provost of Emory University . During his tenure at the University of Cincinnati , He is also a professor of pediatrics at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center .

, 59 Three - year-old Ono is an experienced visual researcher , His pioneering work in experimental medicine mainly focuses on the immune system and eye diseases . His leadership record at universities in the United States and Canada includes priorities for sustainable development , Vigorously advocate mental health problems and open communication style .

He also focuses on the availability and affordability of higher education , Through services in portfolios such as the Posey foundation , Leading the urban health initiative of the urban service University Alliance , And start the national project in the university he serves .

Mrs. Ono is also the leader of the University climate change alliance , The alliance will 23 The world's leading research universities are connected to the university system dedicated to accelerating climate action . In the past four years , Times higher education in every “ Impact ranking ” Zhongdu will UBC Listed as one of the top seven universities in the world , Because it takes urgent action to deal with climate change and its impact . so to speak UBC Can get this honor , It is inseparable from the efforts made by Ono Santai .

Chinese son-in-law , Father in law has “ Father of fiber ” The reputation of the

It is worth mentioning that , Mrs. Ono is also a Chinese son-in-law , His Chinese Wife Wendy Yip He is also a famous expert , He was trained in immunology at McGill University , And worked as a lawyer at Boston University . They met when they were studying at McGill University , And has two daughters .

Ono's father-in-law has “ The father of optical fiber in Canada ” Ye Jialin, a famous late Chinese scientist (Gar Lam Yip）, Mother in law is chenminna, a pediatrician in Montreal (Alice Chan-Yip), He has also won the medal of Canada .

As one of the top public universities in the United States , The University of Michigan received a record number of 8.4 All applications for .200 these years , Mida has been studying 、 Leading in learning and teaching , Famous alumni include the president of the United States 、 scientists 、 actor 、 Astronauts and inventors .

After receiving the appointment , Ono said excitedly ：“ The University of Michigan is recognized worldwide as the pinnacle of public higher education , It is a special honor to be selected to lead such an extraordinary institution .” As principal , Ono Santai is responsible for the teaching and research projects of the University , And the library , General supervision of museums and other support services . His duties also include supervising the welfare of all teaching staff , Students' health and order , And the financial stability of the University .

Looking forward to the future , Ono Santai, who bears the heavy responsibility, said ：“ In every field of human endeavor , You will find that the graduates of the University of Michigan are leaders and outstanding . I'm looking forward to connecting with alumni all over the world , Because I think they are an integral part of the university community , Is a part of our big family .”

however , In the future, Ono Santai will take power in a controversial and difficult period , At that time, the campus will be divided because of the cultural war and the dispute over the cost of the University . Regarding this , Ono said in an interview , He is going to “ For the benefit of the public ” as well as “ Provide unusual education for ordinary people ” As my mission , This is also the motto of a long-term president of the school .

Last , I wish Mrs. Ono every success in her work at the University of Michigan ！

Reference link ：

• https://news.umich.edu/zh-hans/santa-j-ono/

• https://record.umich.edu/articles/regents-appoint-santa-ono-as-university-of-michigans-new-president/

• https://msinformationtech.blogspot.com/2022/07/after-surprise-shooting-university-of.html