"It is evident that UAB is a place of ambitious goals with a clear commitment to enrich society and improve well-being through education, research, and patient care," said Dr. Woodruff-Borden. "I look forward to joining this outstanding campus community and working toward achieving our mission."
Kim Hunter Reed, who has extensive teaching and administrative experience in Louisiana higher education, will be a member of the senior leadership team at the Department of Education that oversees higher education in the United States.
The two women finalists are Sandra Woodley, who recently served as president of the University of Louisiana System, and Laura Woodworth-Ney, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Idaho State University.
Kathaleen Reid-Martinez was named provost at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Frederika Harmsen was appointed provost at Sacramento State University in California and Karla Hughes was named provost of the University of Louisiana System.
