University of Alabama president stepping down after a decade in the role [Video]

The University of Alabama announced Wednesday that the president of the university, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, will be stepping down.Bell plans to end his decade leading at the university in mid-summer, according to the news release. “It has truly been an honor to serve and represent The University of Alabama as president over the last 10 years,” Bell said. “I am grateful for the longstanding support of our Board of Trustees and filled with pride and gratitude for all the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Collectively, we have witnessed record-breaking successes and as our University continues its positive trajectory, the moment is right to initiate the completion of my tenure as president.” Bell started as president in July of 2015. He had served for 16 years previously at UA in other roles as well as at Louisiana State and the University of Kansas.The University of Alabama System …