New president at UAH expected to be named next week

job in huntsville uah — UAH is expected to name a new president next week. (Hville Blast)

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is expected to name the successor of outgoing president Dr. Charles Karr next week. The University posted on social media that the new president announcement will come Wednesday, May 6.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider the appointment of the school’s 11th president.

The meeting will be held in the Courtyard of UAH’s Altenkirch Lawn. A welcome reception will take place immediately following the meeting in the Student Services Building main lobby.

New president will follow Dr. Karr’s successful tenure

dr. charles karr uah president and his wife jodie — Dr. Karr has been president at UAH since 2021. (UAH)

D. Karr announced his retirement last fall after serving as president since November of 2021.

Under Dr. Karr’s leadership, the university:

Crossed the UAH and UAH Foundation’s endowment into $100 million
Broke ground on the Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building
Slated renovations for the Bevill Center into an enhanced Center for Cybersecurity Research, Education and Advanced Training
Recruited students globally
Grew the research capabilities of UAH
Secured funding to develop Executive Plaza
Established first-of-its-kind Air Force/Space Force ROTC operating location

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