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UF Names Bell Amid Governance Battle | Huntsville News
Dr. Stuart Bell, former Alabama president, has been officially named University of Florida’s new leader after a six-week political firestorm, securing a five-year, $15M contract with a 15-1 Board of Governors vote — a dramatic turnaround from last year’s Santa Ono debacle, where DEI concerns sparked fierce opposition. Bell’s promise to dismantle DEI offices at Alabama and align with Florida’s reforms appeased trustees, while a behind-the-scenes power struggle between state boards nearly derailed his confirmation — until an outside governance review brought them together. Now, with Bell…
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