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Amridge University regents name new president

February 27, 2009

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Amridge University Board of Regents has named Michael C. Turner president of the University.

“Since the untimely death of Dr. Rex Turner, the Regents have been planning for and praying about the University’s future,” said Roger Dill, president of the Board of Regents.  “We believe in the dynamic, expansive vision of this university; and we believe we have found the person to meet the challenges of that vision.”

“Dr. Turner is a man of character, integrity, vision, and hard work,” Mr. Dill said.  “We are looking forward to working with him in this new era for Amridge University.”

Dr. Douglas Patterson, who has been serving as interim president, will resume his full-time duties as academic vice president of the university. Read more

Written by Matthew Keedy Clifton · Filed Under Education | 1 Comment 

Rex Turner Jr dies

August 11, 2008

rexturnerjr.jpgMONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc)- Rex Turner, Jr., president of Amridge University, died Monday afternoon at age 62.

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Written by J. Randal Matheny · Filed Under Obituaries | 2 Comments 

Regions University Undergoes Name Change

February 6, 2008

By Matt Clifton

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) – Regions University in Montgomery, Ala., has changed its name to Amridge University. The school’s board of regents officially approved the change on Jan. 31.

According to an email issued by university president Dr. Rex. Turner Jr., the name change comes due to ongoing litigation over the use of the name “Regions” which the university adopted in the fall of 2006. Read more

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