During Stuart Bell's decade as president, UA has increased enrollment, added or renovated dozens of new buildings and expanded its research efforts.

Bell started his role as president in July 2015 after stints at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas. Before that, he had been a on the UA staff for 16 years.

After a decade of leadership, Dr. Stuart Bell will step down as University of Alabama President. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Stuart R. Bell, the 29th president of The University of Alabama, has announced his plans to step down from the presidency mid-summer, completing a decade of excellence in leadership.

Stuart R. Bell is stepping down from his role as president at the University of Alabama. Bell, who has been Alabama’s president for the last decade, is set to step away from his post this summer. Specific details regarding his exit are still to be determined.

The 29th president of The University of Alabama, has announced his plans to step down from the presidency. Dr. Stuart R. Bell will do so in mid-summer, completing a decade of leadership.

Bell began his presidency in July 2015 after serving in leadership roles at Louisiana State University and the University of Kansas

It has truly been an honor to serve and represent The University of Alabama as president over the last 10 years,” Bell said in a statement. “I am grateful for the longstand

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell is retiring, he announced today. The full letter sent to University of Alabama students, faculty and staff is below:

University of Alabama President Stuart Bell said he plans to step down in July after leading the Capstone for 10 years. The 67-year-old Bell issued a statement Wednesday saying his retirement will go into effect mid-summer. The statement reads, in part:

Tuscaloosa's mayor, an Alabama congresswoman and University of Alabama colleagues said Stuart Bell will leave a legacy.