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Wesley Kent Fuchs (/ f ɒ k s /; born 1954) is an American university professor and academic administrator. He was the 12th president of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, serving from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as the provost of Cornell University from 2009 through 2014.
Kent Fuchs led the University of Florida into the ranks of the nation’s best public universities. With his kindness and sense of humor, he was immensely popular with students and inspired good will for UF statewide and nationally. Dr. Fuchs served as UF’s 12th president from January 2015 to February 2023.
Jan 5, 2022 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced in a video released today that he is planning for this to be his last year as president, capping a tenure in which the university has joined the ranks of the nation’s very best public universities.
Jan 5, 2022 · Kent Fuchs announced on Jan. 5, 2022, that he plans to step down as president of the University of Florida. Fuchs said he will remain president until a new president is appointed — likely in early 2023. He plans to return to conducting research and teaching electrical and computer engineering at the university.
UF President Kent Fuchs will retire at the start of 2023, capping an eight-year tenure characterized by unprecedented growth and progress and his commitment to spreading aspiration and joy across the UF community.
Jan 5, 2022 · University of Florida president W. Kent Fuchs, who led the school to a top national ranking, nurtured close ties with students and recently drew a firestorm of criticism over academic freedom...
Jan 5, 2022 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced in a video released today that he is planning for this to be his last year as president, capping a tenure in which the...
