U-M president named chair, US member of Fulbright Canada

University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America, known as Fulbright Canada. Ono is currently finishing a three-year term as a Canadian member of the board and will now serve another three years as a U.S. member, including a two-year term as board chair. His term as chair will run from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024. "The board plays a vital role in overseeing the operations of the foundation and providing direction and support to management,” said David Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada. "I am certain that with President Ono's commitment to public service and his appreciation of and dedication to the ideals of the Fulbright program, he will continue to be a tremendous asset to this flagship program.