TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler, PhD, as the 30th president of The University of Alabama, the state’s flagship university. He will assume the role on July 21.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Elects Angus R. Cooper III to Represent First Congressional District
February 10, 2025
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Angus R. Cooper III to represent the First Congressional District on the Board at its meeting on February 7, 2025. Cooper, a lifelong resident of Mobile, serves as president of The Cooper Group of Companies, an Alabama-based maritime firm with a global footprint.
Sid J. Trant named chancellor of the University of Alabama System
February 7, 2025
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today appointed Sid J. Trant as chancellor of the University of Alabama System, recognizing his exceptional leadership, proven ability and passion for higher education and health care. Trant, who has served as interim chancellor for the past ten months, will now assume the permanent role, guiding the state’s largest higher education and health care enterprise into the future.
UA Presidential Search Listening Sessions Announced
January 27, 2025
The UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee will hold listening sessions for campus community members and supporters to share feedback and comments on characteristics, qualifications and credentials they believe are essential for the next president of The University of Alabama.
UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee Announced
January 22, 2025
The University of Alabama System today launched a comprehensive national search for the 30th president of The University of Alabama and has appointed a presidential search advisory committee to guide the process. The committee will be responsible for soliciting input from stakeholders, developing the presidential profile and position criteria, and recruiting and assessing candidates.
Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize
January 21, 2025
Dr. Jeff Gray, a Distinguished University Professor in the department of computer science and director of the Randall Research Scholars Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize.
University of Alabama President to Step Down in July
January 15, 2025
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.
At its meeting on Nov. 8, 2024, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected O.B. Grayson Hall, Jr., to represent the Sixth Congressional District. Hall is a UA System graduate and the retired chairman and CEO of Regions Financial Corporation.
UA System Board of Trustees designates W. Stancil Starnes Trustee Emeritus
September 27, 2024
UA System Board of Trustees Codifies Institutional Neutrality
September 11, 2024
University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Elects Myla E. Calhoun as New Member
September 6, 2024
Board also elects Trustee Barbara Humphrey to new term representing the Seventh Congressional District and Trustee Scott Phelps to new term as President Pro Tempore.
UA System Statement on Promoting Success for All
July 23, 2024
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