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Florida Board of Governors confirms Stuart Bell as University of Florida’s 14th president
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· July 1, 2026
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Key takeaway Bell will serve as the institution's 14th president.
The University of Florida has a new president, confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors. Dr. Stuart R.
Bell will serve as the institution's 14th president. This confirmation follows a national search for the position. The decision was made on Wednesday, marking a significant development for the university.
Details of the search process and Dr. Bell's background are not provided here, but further information can be found through CBS12. The confirmation of Dr.
Stuart R. Bell as president is now official, as announced by the Florida Board of Governors. For more on this story, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government Published: July 1, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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