Peter J. Mohler has been named the next president of the University of Alabama. Mohler comes to the role from Ohio State University.

The University of Alabama, the state’s largest flagship public university, has named Dr. Peter Mohler of the Ohio State University as its next president. Mohler currently serves as the vice president for research at Ohio State,

Peter Mohler was appointed as the University of Alabama's 30th president. Here's what it means for Crimson Tide athletics.