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University of Alabama taps Ohio State executive as 30th president
Peter J. Mohler was approved on a unanimous Board vote. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler as the university's 30th president, the institution announced today. Mohler, who...

Children's of Alabama celebrates 114 years of helping the youngest patients
WHEN IT COMES TO NUMBERS AS WELL. AN EXCITING MILESTONE FOR THE STATE’S ONLY HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF KIDS. CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA WILL TURN 100 AND 14 TOMORROW. THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE, CHILDREN’S IS CELEBRATING BIG IN...

University of South Alabama professor shares experience of evacuating Tel Aviv during bombings
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - While we’ve watched the attacks in the Middle East play out on tv -- University of South Alabama professor Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira experienced them first hand. He’s been in Tel Aviv since May teaching an intensive summer...

LIVE: Alabama team targets growth opportunities at Paris Air Show
Updated Noon Paris time. PARIS — This year’s Paris Air Show takes place during a period of strong growth for the state’s aviation, aerospace and defense sectors. Since 2015, aerospace companies have announced Alabama projects involving over $4.2...
IRS lifts ban on churches getting involved in politics and endorsements: What to know
The IRS reversed decades of legal precedent in a July 7 court filing by saying that churches and other religious 501c(3) organizations can endorse political candidates in certain circumstances. The filing creates a narrow exception to the...

Spring 2025 graduates announced at University of Alabama
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Local students include: •Courtney McCurry of Sparta received the following degree: Bachelor of Science. •Emily...
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Education notes: Sauk-Valley area students recognized for undergrad research, achievements
WHITEWATER, Wis. — Laura Wright, an environmental science major from Polo, conducted and/or presented undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater during the 2024-25 academic year. The Undergraduate Research Program offers a...

Peter J. Mohler to lead University of Alabama, aims to boost research, academic excellence
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler, PhD, as the 30th president of The University of Alabama. Mohler, who will assume the role on July 21, is currently the executive vice...

Dr. Peter Mohler named as 30th President of The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today officially named Peter Mohler, PhD, former Interim President of Ohio State University, as the 30th President of the University of Alabama, following the announced retirement of longtime...

Kalen DeBoer's 4-star flip target drops loaded message as Mario Cristobal scrambles to keep him following Alabama visit
Kalen DeBoer's Alabama hosted one of the top running backs in the country over the weekend. Four-star RB Javiar Mallory seemed to like what he saw at Tuscaloosa, which has now prompted speculations that he might flip his committment in favor of...

Peter Mohler named new University of Alabama president
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Monday appointed Peter J. Mohler as the next president of the University of Alabama. Mohler comes to the role from Ohio State University where he served as executive vice...

Peter Mohler Takes Helm At University Of Alabama This July
The University of Alabama's new President praised its academic and athletic achievements Monday afternoon as he took his first questions minutes after a vote to appoint him to the role. As the Thread first reported, President-to-be Peter Mohler...

University of Alabama finds new president in former Ohio State leader
University of Alabama finds new president in former Ohio State leader Well, the University of Alabama will soon begin searching for *** new leader. The school announced today its 29th president plans to step down. Doctor Stuart Bell has led the...

University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appoints Ohio State University VP Peter Mohler as UA president
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously appointed Peter Mohler as the 30th president of the University of Alabama. He will assume the role on July 21. University of Alabama president Stuart Bell announced in...

What Peter Mohler presidency means for University of Alabama athletics
Peter Mohler, formerly of Ohio State University, has been appointed as the University of Alabama's 30th president. The University of Alabama sought a candidate with experience navigating the changing landscape of college athletics. Mohler...

Peter Mohler appointed as University of Alabama's 30th president
(This story was updated to add new photos and new information.) There's not a vast contrast between crimson and white vs. scarlet and grey, but the University of Alabama's incoming 30th president, Peter J. Mohler, sported a new striped school tie...

University of Alabama announces new president
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A new face will take the lead at the University of Alabama. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Monday unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler, PhD, as the 30th president of The University of Alabama. He will...

Peter Mohler Named University Of Alabama’s New President
The University of Alabama has named Peter J. Mohler to be its next president, succeeding Stuart ... More Bell.getty The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Peter J. Mohler to become the 30th president of the...

Trump Talks Space Command Move to Alabama in Video Posted to Social Media
President Donald Trump was talking to U.S. Rep. Dale Strong when he seemed to confirm U.S. Space Command’s headquarters was coming to Huntsville, his office told AL.com. A spokesperson from Strong’s office did not deny the conversation at the...

Dr. Peter J. Mohler Named 30th President of University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Peter J. Mohler, PhD, as the 30th president of The University of Alabama today. He will begin his term on July 21. Mohler has over 20 years of experience in higher...