Junior from Madison Elected SGA President at UA
March 10, 2010 - Filed under: Announcements, Students | Tagged: Student Government
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – James Fowler, a junior from Madison majoring in business and political science, was elected president of The University of Alabama Student Government Association for the 2010-2011 term.
James Fowler (Photo courtesy of The Crimson White)
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Some 8,099 total votes were cast in the election that was held through online voting March 9.
Fowler received 5,815 votes to defeat challenger Matthew Brown, a junior from Dothan majoring in communications studies and political science.
Other executive officers elected included:
Executive vice president – Nicole Bohannon of Sheffield
Executive secretary – Kelly Corr of Oneonta
Vice president for academic affairs – Aaron Zucker of Charlotte, N.C.
Vice president for external affairs – Grant Cochran of Leland, Miss.
Vice president for financial affairs – Edward Patton of Tuscaloosa
Vice president for student affairs – Stephen Swinson of Savannah, Ga.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Linda Hill, media relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Kelli Knox-Hall, 205/348-3250, kknox-hall@sa.ua.edu