Month: November 2024


We Are IT – Cooper Leach

In the complex and quickly evolving world of cybersecurity, Cooper Leach, an Information Security Engineer III at The University of Alabama, serves a crucial role in defending critical data and safeguarding against digital threats. In a recent interview, Leach discussed insights into his professional journey, daily obligations, and the challenges in protecting a major institution…


Shelton Named UA Vice Provost, Chief Information Officer

Mike Shelton has been named the next vice provost and chief information officer at The University of Alabama and will begin his tenure Dec. 1. Shelton will move into his new role after serving as deputy chief information officer for the UA Office of Information Technology since 2019. He has more than 25 years of…