Aaron Vold Named Director of Development for UA’s College of Arts and Sciences

USCALOOSA, Ala. — Aaron Vold has been appointed director of development for The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences. In this role, Vold will lead the College’s fund-raising efforts for the “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign and cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to the College. He held a similar position at UA’s Capstone College of Nursing, where he served as director of advancement.

“As the largest college at The University of Alabama, the College of Arts and Sciences will play a significant role in the success of the ‘Our Students. Our Future.’ campaign,” said UA President Robert E. Witt. “I am confident that Aaron will be as successful in the College of Arts and Sciences as he was in the College of Nursing.”

Vold was instrumental in helping the College of Nursing raise more than $5 million toward its campaign goal. He is a graduate of The University of Alabama where he earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in business administration. Vold has previously held positions in public relations for Big Communications, Inc. and Lewis Communications, Inc. in Birmingham.

“The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to have the steadfast private support of our alumni and friends — always a hallmark of the best educational institutions. This support sustains what makes an education from the University so distinctive, its quality. We look forward to working with Aaron to expand opportunities to share the College’s story with our supporters and build partnerships with them that help our students reach their academic goals and realize their dreams,” said Dr. Robert Olin, dean of the College.

The “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign’s $500 million goal includes $250 million for student scholarships. The remaining funds are allocated to faculty support, facilities and priority needs.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s largest division and the largest liberal arts college in the state. Students from the College have won numerous national awards including Rhodes Scholarships, Goldwater Scholarships and memberships on the “USA Today” Academic All American Teams.