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A recently published study of hers found evidence of simple organic carbon molecules on Mars, some of which had never been found on the planet before.

Bell now advances to the state Board of Governors, which has the final say.

The proposed golf course would sit west of Haile Plantation and south of Tioga, along Parker Road.

UF held a series of forums last week to introduce Bell to students, faculty and staff.

If confirmed by the UF Board of Trustees and Florida Board of Governors, Bell will be UF's 14th president.

Bell was previously president of the University of Alabama, where he served for 10 years.

After years of decline, a trend Leppla attributes to drought and changing climates, the spring 2026 season has produced a noticeable resurgence of lovebugs.

Stuart Bell was the former president of the University of Alabama. He also served as the president of the Southeastern Conference from 2023 to 2025.

"DEI is discriminatory by design, antithetical to the purpose of a university, and incompatible with the pursuit of truth," the X post reads.

Scott called for an investigation into Interim President Donald Landry's contract and criticized the selection process for Stuart Bell as the sole finalist for president.