Dr. Donald J. Leo

UAH President | June 1, 2026 - Present

Dr. Donald J. Leo is the eleventh president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, joining the university on June 1, 2026.

Office of the President

Past Presidents

Dr. Benjamin Graves

Dr. Benjamin Graves

MAR 16, 1970 - AUG 31, 1978
Dr. John C. Wright

Dr. John C. Wright

SEP 1, 1978 - AUG 31, 1988
Dr. Louis Padulo

Dr. Louis Padulo

SEP 1, 1988 - AUG 22, 1990
Mr. Joseph C. Moquin

Mr. Joseph C. Moquin (Interim)

SEP 14, 1990 - JUL 14, 1991
Dr. Frank Franz

Dr. Frank Franz

JUL 15, 1991 - JUN 30, 2007
Dr. David B. Williams

Dr. David B. Williams

JUL 1, 2007 - MAR 31, 2011
Dr. Malcolm Portera

Dr. Malcolm Portera (Interim)

APR 1, 2011 - OCT 30, 2011
Dr. Robert A. Altenkirch

Dr. Robert A. Altenkirch

SEP 21, 2011 - June 21, 2019
Dr. Darren Dawson

Dr. Darren Dawson

JUNE 21, 2019 - NOV 30, 2021
Dr. Charles L. Karr

Dr. Charles L. Karr

DEC 1, 2021 - MAY 31, 2026