Burnett named president of the University of Mobile

Alabama Public Radio | By Associated Press

Published November 25, 2019 at 2:48 PM CST

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

https://umobile.edu/

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The interim president of the University of Mobile is taking over the position on a permanent basis.

The school issued a statement Friday saying Lonnie A. Burnett has been named to the position after serving six months in the job on an interim basis.

Burnett is a 1979 graduate of the school who previously served as executive dean for arts and sciences. He’s also served in other positions including president of the Faculty Council.

The small liberal arts college is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Associated Press

The Associated Press is one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, international subscribers and commercial customers. AP is neither privately owned nor government-funded; instead, it's a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members.

See stories by Associated Press