Andrew Sorensen
Andrew A. Sorensen (born c. 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; died April 17, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio) was the 25th President of the University of Alabama, serving from 1996 until 2002.
Sorensen received degrees from Yale University, University of Illinois, and University of Michigan. He served as provost of the University of Florida before coming to Tuscaloosa in 1990 as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He was promoted to president six years later. As president Sorensen helped the university navigate a troubled economic climate, promoted research and recruited National Merit Scholars.
Sorensen went on to serve as president of University of South Carolina and later headed the Ohio State University Foundation. Sorensen died in 2011 at his home in Columbus after a morning bike ride. He was survived by his wife, Donna, two sons, Aaron and Benjamin, and one grandson.
| Preceded by: Roger Sayers |
President of the University of Alabama 1996–2002 |
Succeeded by: Barry Mason (interim) |
References
- Dawsey, Josh (April 17, 2011) "Former USC President Andrew Sorensen dead at 72." The Daily Gamecock
- Cannon, Jasmine & Amanda Sams (April 19, 2011) "Capstone reflects on past president." The Crimson White