BREAKING NEWS: UF president stepping down

Kent Fuchs says he wil stay until a successor is chosen

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View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times Wednesday, January 5, 2022 [DOUG FINGER | AP] UF president Kent Fuchs announces he will step down soon In a video message to the university community on the first day of classes Wednesday, University of Florida president W. Kent Fuchs announced he would be stepping down soon.   Fuchs said he had told board of trustees chairman Mori Hosseini of his decision last August and the two agreed to inform the public this month. Fuchs said he will stay president until a new leader is found. There are currently two presidential searches underway in Florida, including one at the University of South Florida.   This story is developing and will be updated. Click here to read the full statement released this morning from the university. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, conditions and copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times  •  490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Breaking News" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you would prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.

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