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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 Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP, 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…

Statement from UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant on Dr. Annette Nevin Shelby

PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

“Dr. Annette Shelby was a champion for higher education whose distinguished career reflected her deep passion for learning, leadership and public service. She served for decades on the faculties of Georgetown University and The University of Alabama, where her dedication to academic excellence and developing principled leaders left a lasting impact. Her visionary leadership and firm…

Dr. Peter J. Mohler Appointed 30th President of The University of Alabama

PUBLISHED: June 16, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP 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. A distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education, Mohler currently serves as…

UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee releases presidential profile and position criteria

PUBLISHED: February 19, 2025

The UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee has released the presidential profile and position criteria for the next president of The University of Alabama. The committee invited all members of the UA community to share input on preferred presidential characteristics, qualifications, and credentials, and over 500 faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and supporters participated in…

Sid J. Trant named chancellor of the University of Alabama System

PUBLISHED: February 7, 2025

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP 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…

UA Presidential Search Listening Sessions Announced

PUBLISHED: 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. The committee will host listening sessions focused on faculty, staff, students, alumni and the local community.…

UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee Announced

PUBLISHED: January 22, 2025

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP 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. “The…

Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

PUBLISHED: 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 Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. The McMahon-Pleiad Prize recognizes a member of the UA System faculty or staff who has…