President’s Mansion Endowment Honors UA First Lady

Tuscaloosa, Ala.—The University of Alabama President’s Cabinet has established an endowment honoring the University’s first lady Sandee Kirby Witt. The endowment will support ongoing maintenance, enhancement and beautification of the President’s Mansion.

“Sandee has championed for the preservation and upkeep of the President’s Mansion as one of the University’s fine landmarks for many years,” said President’s Cabinet Chairman Tony Davis. “She has served the University with ultimate grace, character and selfless dedication and it is fitting that we honor her with an endowment that will make it possible to sustain the mansion’s elegance and charm.”

Prior to her retirement earlier this year, Witt served as director of the President’s Cabinet which furthers The University of Alabama’s mission by serving as a sounding board for the president, supporting annual projects or programs of high campus priority need, and working to improve and enhance the image of the institution.

During her 27-year career at UA, she also held various positions in the areas of advancement and development and was a leading fundraiser for the President’s Mansion Renovation Fund during the 150th Anniversary Campaign. She continues to play an active and important role on behalf of the University in her capacity as first lady.

In addition to her work with the University, Witt has been involved in numerous community organizations that support an excellent quality of life in Tuscaloosa including the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society, Tuscaloosa Academy, the Tuscaloosa Community Players, and the Phoenix House.