May 27, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

War of Words Over Florida’s Presidential Pick

Three images next to one another; presidential finalist for University of Florida Stuart Bell, the tower at the University of Florida and US Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

Josh Moody Wed, 05/27/2026 - 03:00 AM

After the University of Florida named Stuart Bell as a finalist for the presidency, critics took aim at his past work on DEI. Similar controversy upended UF’s last presidential search.

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