The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Sid J. Trant as chancellor of the University of Alabama (UA) System on Friday, granting him a permanent spot after serving as interim chancellor for nearly a year.
As chancellor, Trant will manage the UA System's multiple endeavors, including its massive public research universities—the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville—and the UAB Health System. The System is the largest employer in the state and has an operating budget of nearly $7 billion.
"It is an incredible honor to serve as chancellor of the University of Alabama System," Trant said. "I am deeply committed to the University of Alabama System's mission of improving the lives of Alabamians and all those we serve through teaching, research and service. I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for entrusting me with this responsibility, and I look forward to working with our institutional leaders and all members of the UA System community to build upon our momentum and achieve even greater success."
Trant, a University of Alabama graduate himself, has been with the UA System since 2017. He was the UA System's general counsel and senior vice chancellor for several years before taking on the interim chancellor role 10 months ago.
"Sid Trant has demonstrated exceptional leadership over the past several months, proving his ability to advance the University of Alabama System's mission while strengthening its foundation for future success," said trustee Karen P. Brooks, who led the chancellor search. "His intricate understanding of the UA System combined with his proven experience and passion for higher education and health care make him uniquely qualified to lead the UA System into the future. He is a tested and trusted leader who will ensure the UA System continues to thrive and reach new heights."
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