University of Florida’s finalist for president has history of promoting DEI
The University of Florida is considering Stuart Bell, former president of the University of Alabama, as its new president, raising concerns due to his history of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Bell founded Alabama's DEI office and supported various race-based hiring practices, which contrasts with Florida's recent efforts to reduce DEI influence in higher education. The University of Florida has defended its selection process, emphasizing its commitment to merit and truth in education.
- ▪Stuart Bell is the sole finalist for the University of Florida's presidency.
- ▪He previously founded the University of Alabama's DEI office and advocated for race-based hiring.
- ▪The University of Florida has adopted an anti-DEI mandate within its presidential contract.
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News University of Florida’s finalist for president has history of promoting DEI Stuart Bell founded the University of Alabama’s DEI office in 2017 and pushed race-based hiring, ‘implicit bias’ training, and other woke practices as president of the school. University of Florida University of College/Shutterstock CalvinFreiburger 0 Calvin Freiburger Comments 0 Tue May 26, 2026 - 5:58 pm EDT GAINESVILLE, Florida (LifeSiteNews) — Florida has prided itself on a leading role in “de-woking” higher education, but concerns are now being raised that the University of Florida may be about to hire a new president who opposes that goal.
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