Andrew Sorensen

American academic

Andrew Sorensen
27th President of the University of South Carolina
In office
2002–2008
Preceded byJohn M. Palms
Succeeded byHarris Pastides
25th President of the University of Alabama
In office
1996–2002
Preceded byE. Roger Sayers
Succeeded byJ. Barry Mason (interim)
Personal details
Born
Andrew Aaron Sorensen

July 20, 1938
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 17, 2011(2011-04-17) (aged 72)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
SpouseDonna Sorensen
Children2
Alma materYale University
University of Illinois
University of Michigan M.P.H.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Former University of Alabama President Andrew Sorensen dies". The Birmingham News. April 17, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Jones, Adam (April 18, 2011). "Former UA president Andrew Sorensen dies at 72". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
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