University of Alabama President Stuart Bell Named Sole Finalist for University of Florida Presidency
Stuart Bell, the current President of the University of Alabama, has been named the sole finalist to become the next President of the University of Florida. He is scheduled to participate in multiple forums with the UF community on the…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 27, 2026 —
University of Alabama President Stuart Bell Named Sole Finalist for University of Florida Presidency
Stuart Bell, currently serving as the President of the University of Alabama, has been identified as the sole finalist to assume the role of the next President at the University of Florida. Bell is slated to engage with the University of Florida community through various forums scheduled to take place on the Gainesville campus during the upcoming week.
The process leading to this selection has encountered scrutiny concerning its transparency and compliance with state law. Significant opposition to the process has been voiced by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Alan Levine, the Chair of the Board of Governors.
Story summarized from the original created by Drew Dixon on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.
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