Former College of Charleston president Alexander Sanders dies at 88

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Alexander Sanders, who led the College of Charleston from 1992 to 2001, has died aged 88.

Alexander Sanders, former president of the College of Charleston and a former South Carolina judge, has died at 88. The college announced his death on Wednesday.

Sanders served as the college's 19th president from 1992 to 2001. During his tenure, total undergraduate enrollment increased by 16%, whilst the number of international students increased by 99%. He oversaw the expansion of the College's Graduate School, supported the creation of study abroad programmes and helped acquire the property where Addlestone Library now stands. Nearly 39% of College of Charleston students study abroad today.

Current College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu said Sanders 'transformed what was once a small school into a university with national reach and universal appeal.' The college also noted that Sanders' presidency coincided with the rise of the men's basketball programme under coach John Kresse, which made four NCAA Tournament appearances in the 1990s.

Before his time as college president, Sanders was South Carolina's chief appeals court judge and served in both the state Senate and House of Representatives. WISTV reports he ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 2002 but was defeated by Lindsey Graham. After stepping down as president, he was named president emeritus in 2001 and continued teaching law at the College until his final course in autumn 2020.

How it is being reported

• Former SC judge, College of Charleston President Alex Sanders dies at 88Former South Carolina judge and College of Charleston President Alex Sanders has died. He was 88.WISTV · 21 Oct, 21:58
• Former College of Charleston President Alexander M. Sanders Jr. dies at 88Alexander M. Sanders Jr., a former president of the College of Charleston, has died at age 88, college officials announced Wednesday.Live5News · 21 Oct, 21:17

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