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Auburn’s blowout loss could put Malzahn in the hot seat

There was reportedly some discussions on the Auburn Board of Trustees for firing Malzahn at the end of last year. His performance this year could bring that back up.
November 30, 2020

Auburn names Student Center for Georgia chief justice

The Auburn Student Center has been named for Harold Melton, chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and the first person of color elected as the university’s student body president. Members of the Auburn Board of Trustees acted on the naming in a unanimous vote during its Friday meeting. The newly named Harold D. Melton … Continued
September 4, 2020

Chancellor Finis St. John and the University of Alabama system

Our 1901 Alabama Constitution has been rightfully criticized as being archaic.  However, it was simply a reflection of the times. The authors and crafters of our document were well educated gentry. Therefore they appreciated and realized the importance of having a prized capstone university. The University of Alabama was founded in 1831 and had become … Continued
March 4, 2020

Craig Pouncey appointed president of Coastal Alabama Community College

At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Dr. Craig Pouncey as president of Coastal Alabama Community College. Pouncey’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees. A career educator and administrator, Pouncey has more than 38 years of classroom and leadership experience … Continued
September 12, 2019

Troy chancellor praises Dial’s tenure as trustee president

Gerald Dial has presided over his last board of trustees meeting at Troy University.  The longtime Troy trustee and former state senator has turned the gavel over to Beasley Allen partner Gibson Vance after eight years as board president that saw substantial growth for the university.  “He has served the university well and demonstrated through … Continued
August 6, 2019

Former Auburn president Steven Leath’s turbulent tenures

Steven Leath’s term as president of Auburn University came crashing to an end in June, but the hard-charging academic will glide back to the earth underneath a $4.5 million parachute, thanks to the university.  Leath signed a separation agreement on June 28, putting an end to his run leading the university since he was hired … Continued
August 2, 2019

Steven Leath is out as Auburn president

Friday night, Auburn University announced that University President Steven Leath is stepping down after less than two years on the job. According to the university, Leath and members of the Board of Trustees’ presidential assessment working group “mutually decided to part ways.” “Dr. Leath arrived with vision and enthusiasm to take Auburn to the next … Continued
June 24, 2019