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Stuart R. Bell confirmed as 14th president of the University of Florida

Doctor Stuart R. Bell smiling in front of a backdrop patterned with the U F logo and monogram

The Florida Board of Governors recently confirmed Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., as the 14th president of the University of Florida, completing a national search.


Restoration, responsibility and the future of Graham Woods

Graham Woods

The Graham Woods Stormwater Improvement Project stands to both repair failing infrastructure and restore a damaged watershed.


Next-gen AI system seeks to improve HIV health outcomes

Doctor Mattia Prosperi and Doctor Simone Marini posing in front of a window.

UF PHHP faculty members are leading the development of a new AI system to optimize the HIV care continuum.


UF experts on staying safe, healthy and engaged this summer

Food cooking on an outside, round grill, with people gathered together in the background.

Explore this summer guide for UF expert advice on everything from preventing foodborne illness to avoiding tick bites and helping children stay engaged.


Data drives destinations

P H D student Jiwoo Jung using virtual reality goggles, superimposed on a glowing background featuring landmarks from around the world.

The UF Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute focuses on AI, robotics and Big Data analytics to make tourism-related businesses more insightful and responsive.


Dr. Stuart R. Bell selected as the next UF president

Doctor Stuart R. Bell smiling in front of a backdrop patterned with the U F logo and monogram

The UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., as UF’s 14th president, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors.


UF Professor selected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Headshot of Doctor Subrata Roy

Subrata Roy, Ph.D., a UF professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been selected for induction into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.


Small gestures with big meaning

Doctor Sharon DiFino smiling and gesturing to a table covered in three-dimensional, hand-carved, wooden symbols.

Comfort is being brought to UF Health cancer patients through hand-carved wooden symbols created by UF PHHP Clinical Assistant Professor Sharon DiFino, Ph.D.


Lovebugs are back! Experts call them a “harmless nuisance”

Two connected lovebugs on a leaf

They may be one of Florida’s most complained-about insects, but lovebug swarms are short-lived, harmless and even helpful in their early life stages.


Meet the UF presidential finalist

Doctor Stuart R. Bell in a suit, smiling and standing with a hand in his pocket.

The University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to serve as the university’s 14th president.

Members of the UF community are invited to Emerson Alumni Hall on June 3 to hear directly from Dr. Bell. Sessions will include a Student Forum at 1 p.m., a Faculty Forum at 2:15 p.m. and a Staff/Administrator Forum at 3:30 p.m.


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