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UAH Presidential Search Advisory Committee Releases Presidential Profile

PUBLISHED: November 18, 2025

The UAH Presidential Search Advisory Committee has published the position profile for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). The committee invited all members of the campus community as well as university supporters to share feedback and comments on characteristics, qualifications and credentials they believe are essential for the next president…

National Search Commences for Next President of the University of Alabama in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: October 21, 2025

The University of Alabama System has launched a national search for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed and will play an important role in the search process by soliciting input from stakeholders, developing the presidential profile and position criteria, and recruiting and…

President Charles L. Karr announces retirement from The University of Alabama in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: October 13, 2025

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, today announced that President Charles L. Karr will retire in May 2026, concluding a transformative tenure defined by visionary leadership, deepened community engagement and the creation of a dynamic campus atmosphere. Karr first joined UAH as interim president in November…

UAH hosts hundreds of higher education and industry leaders at ACHE artificial intelligence conference

PUBLISHED: March 29, 2024

The University of Alabama in Huntsville recently served as host for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s Artificial Intelligence in Alabama Higher Education Conference. On March 1, more than 200 faculty, staff and researchers from colleges across Alabama gathered alongside business professionals on UAH’s campus to discuss the evolving AI landscape in higher education and…

Dr. Gabe Xu wins $75K McMahon-Pleiad Prize from University of Alabama System in recognition of research contributions

PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024

Dr. Gabe Xu, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to receive the 2023 University of Alabama (UA) System McMahon-Pleiad Prize. The award recognizes contributions to teaching, research or service in alignment with the UA System’s mission, values…

Dr. Charles L. Karr Named President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: September 16, 2022

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Charles L. “Chuck” Karr president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). University of Alabama System Chancellor Finis St. John recommended the appointment to the UA System Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 16, 2022. “Furthering the success of UAH…

Dr. Charles L. Karr Named Interim President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: November 9, 2021

For Immediate Release Chancellor St. John appoints accomplished higher education administrator as next leader of UAH, pending formal approval by UA System Board of Trustees HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – UA System Chancellor Finis St. John today announced that he will recommend Dr. Chuck Karr as interim president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to…

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