U. of Alabama in Huntsville names new CIO
The University of Alabama in Huntsville on Monday named Danny Tang, who most recently served as chief information officer of Furman University in South Carolina, as its new CIO.
According to a press release, Tang joins the university with more than 20 years of experience in higher education and has worked on numerous IT projects in higher education, including academic and research computing, administrative and student information services, business intelligence and analytics, telephony, user support services, network operations and cybersecurity.
“I am thrilled to welcome Danny to our campus. He brings broad experience and an innovative approach that will be crucial as we continue to advance our information technology infrastructure to better serve the UAH community,” UAH President Charles L. Karr said in the release. “He understands how to navigate a complex, research-intensive university environment, and I am confident that his vision and leadership will help the university achieve its strategic priorities.”
Tang’s appointment is effective Feb. 17.
