Stuart Bell is the new University of Florida president, concluding a two-year search

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The University of Florida has a permanent president again.

The Florida Board of Governors approved former University of Alabama President Stuart Bell as president of the university Wednesday, ending two years of interim leadership.

During a two-hour special meeting in Tampa, Bell laid out his vision for the university while facing questions from governors about his experience responding to COVID, allowing free speech on campus, and about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the topic …

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