Andrew Aaron Sorensen (July 20, 1938 – April 17, 2011) was an American academic administrator. He served as the president of the University of Alabama and the University of South Carolina. He later worked as senior vice president for development and special assistant to the president for advancement at Ohio State University.[1][2]
Andrew Sorensen | |
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27th President of the University of South Carolina | |
In office 2002–2008 | |
Preceded by | John M. Palms |
Succeeded by | Harris Pastides |
25th President of the University of Alabama | |
In office 1996–2002 | |
Preceded by | E. Roger Sayers |
Succeeded by | J. Barry Mason (interim) |
Personal details | |
Born | Andrew Aaron Sorensen July 20, 1938 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 17, 2011 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 72)
Spouse | Donna Sorensen |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Yale University University of Illinois University of Michigan M.P.H. |
References
edit- ^ "Former University of Alabama President Andrew Sorensen dies". The Birmingham News. April 17, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ Jones, Adam (April 18, 2011). "Former UA president Andrew Sorensen dies at 72". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved April 25, 2018.