Former Alabama President Stuart Bell Meets with UF Community as Presidential Search Nears Conclusion

No Protests, No DEI, No Woke, Solo University Of Florida Presidential Finalist Stuart Bell Pledges in Campus Forums

University of Florida presidential finalist--the only finalist--Stuart Bell defended his record during campus forums on Wednesday, aligning himself with state conservative leaders by explicitly rejecting diversity, equity, inclusion, protests and wokism, promising swift action against campus protest encampments. Trustees vote on his appointment next week. He needs final confirmation from the Board of Governors to secure the permanent position. T…

University of Florida presidential hopeful Stuart Bell says he won’t bring ‘woke’ back

UF Presidential finalist Stuart Bell answers pre-screened questions during a forum on campus on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)GAINESVILLE—Stuart Bell, the lone finalist to be the next president of University of Florida, aimed to avoid the fate of the previous solo finalist for the position by pledging allegiance to the conservative higher education policies storming Florida campuses.  During an afternoon of faculty, sta…

Former Alabama president Stuart Bell meets with UF community as presidential search nears conclusion

After a two-year search marked by political controversy and an unsuccessful attempt to hire another candidate, the University of Florida is moving closer to selecting its next president.

UF presidential finalist Stuart Bell addresses DEI concerns at forum

UF presidential finalist Stuart Bell defended his DEI record, saying it conflicted with his focus on merit while pledging no ideological agenda if selected.

University of Florida’s lone presidential finalist makes public debut

Stuart Bell, a 69-year-old engineer who has led the University of Alabama for the past decade, faces conservative scrutiny.

University of Florida Presidential Candidate Has a Long DEI Record — Minding The Campus

The University of Florida (UF) is once again attempting to install a “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) proponent as its president.  The post Has UF Learned Anything? appeared first on Minding The Campus.