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:

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.

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

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.

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

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.