Florida Board of Governors Confirms University of North Florida's Eighth President

Florida Board of Governors confirms Michael Shannon as UNF president

The Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed Michael P. Shannon on Wednesday as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF), clearing the final major approval before he takes office Jan. 4. Shannon was selected by the UNF Board of Trustees on Sept. 16 following a five-month national search that drew 152 applicants. He currently serves as president of the University of North Georgia, a public university with more than 20…

Florida Board of Governors confirms University of North Florida's eighth president

Dr. Michael P. Shannon will step into the role as president on Jan. 4, 2027.

Michael P. Shannon approved as UNF’s eighth president

The Florida Board of Governors met Sept. 30 to approve Michael P. Shannon as the University of North Florida’s eighth president. Shannon will succeed Angela Garcia Falconetti, who has served as UNF’s interim president since February. His appointment follows a five-month national search that attracted 152 applicants, including eight semifinalists.  Shannon, who currently serves as...

Board of Governors Approves Shannon as UNF President

Michael Shannon was confirmed as the next president of the University of North Florida by the State University System Board of Governors on Wednesday.