O’Neal Named Director of Development for UA College of Arts and Sciences

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Larry W. O’Neal has been named director of development for The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences. In this role, he will lead the College’s fundraising efforts and cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to the College.

Most recently, O’Neal served as vice president of development for DCH Health System/DCH Foundation in Tuscaloosa where he created a comprehensive fundraising program and launched a capital campaign that raised $10 million from some 3,000 donors.

O’Neal held several positions at the University from 1988 to 2001. He served as assistant vice president for development, senior director of development, director of development and director of planned giving. From 1997 to 1998, O’Neal served as vice president of advancement at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. O’Neal also has previously held positions at First National Bank of Tuscaloosa and AmSouth Bank in Tuscaloosa and Commercial National Bank & Trust Co., in Laurel Miss.

“The College is very happy to have Larry join our team, said Dr. Robert Olin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “He brings a wealth of experience with him, not only in the area of development, but also with the University. I know our alumni and friends will enjoy their association with him.”

O’Neal received a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting from Livingston University (now The University of West Alabama).

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 Team.