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

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 and ushering in a new chapter for one of the nation’s leading public universities. This confirmation follows his unanimous selection by the UF Board of Trustees and unanimous recommendation by the UF Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

Published July 6, 2026