GADSDEN, AL - Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State Community College, has announced that she has accepted the position of president at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. Murphy will begin her new role at Wallace Dothan on June 1.
“It has been my honor to serve as President at Gadsden State since January 2021, and I will miss our wonderful college, our exceptional faculty and staff, and, of course, our amazing students,” said Dr. Murphy. “During the past four years, we have experienced so many successes including increased scholarships, increased enrollment, increased credit hour production, increased retention, additional apprenticeships and worked-based learning opportunities, and enhanced security."
"In addition, through capital projects, our college has invested significant resources in creating a better learning environment for students. Our top three investments have been the new Advanced Manufacturing Center, new baseball and softball fields, and the renovation of Wallace Hall. There is so much more to come, and I cannot wait to hear about Gadsden State’s progress and future successes.”
Gadsden State remains committed to a smooth transition in leadership. Alan Smith, vice president at Gadsden State, will serve as interim president.
For more information about Gadsden State, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu .
President Kathy Murphy addresses faculty and staff at convocation in February 2025.
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