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Meet Dr. Peter J. Mohler: The new President of The University of Alabama
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The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler, PhD, the 30th President of The University of Alabama.
A prominent researcher and adminstrator, Mohler currently serves as executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge at Ohio State University and chief scientific officer of OSU’s Wexner Medical Center.
In 2023, he served successfully served OSU as interim President.
“Dr. Mohler is uniquely equipped to build upon The University of Alabama’s strong foundation and lead this institution into an even brighter future. He is a champion for the power of public higher education to transform lives and communities through teaching, research and service, and he will advance our flagship mission through his bold, student-centered and visionary leadership.”
UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant
Proven leader in research development
Under Mohler’s leadership, Ohio State has risen in national research rankings, and research and development expenditures have increased by around $600 million annually – topping $1.5 billion.
In addition to securing funding, he is a nationally recognized researcher authoring more than 275 peer-reviewed publications.
His academic background includes:
- Doctorate in cell and molecular physiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Postdoctoral fellowship in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Duke University
- Faculty at Vanderbilt University and later the University of Iowa
“It is a tremendous honor to be named the next president of The University of Alabama, and I am deeply grateful to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees for the opportunity to serve this institution and further its tradition of excellence. UA stands as a national leader in higher education, and I look forward to working collaboratively across campus, the UA System and the state to expand our impact and build on the University’s remarkable momentum.”
Peter J. Mohler, PhD
Mohler replaces Dr. Stuart Bell, who served a decade as President. He will assume the role on July 21.
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