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Vice President & Chief Academic Affairs finalists named

October 18, 2024

The search committee has recommended three finalists to President Pitney for a successor for Vice President Paul Layer, who plans to retire after a 35-year career at UAF and UA. The finalists will visit Fairbanks later this month and the finalists' dialogs with governance liaisons will be available as Zoom webinars for faculty, staff and students.

Dr. Cory Ortiz of UAS selected as Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellow

October 18, 2024

The Postsecondary State Career Technical Education Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE - Sponsored by ECMC Foundation strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) leadership by closing racial representation gaps and removing equity barriers to leadership advancement.

Dr. Courtney Carothers of UAF receives Emmeline Moore Prize

October 18, 2024

Courtney Carothers, Ph.D. of the University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks received the Emmeline Moore Prize at the American Fisheries Society (AFS) 154th Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

UAF Career Services director appointed

October 04, 2024

April Jaillet has been appointed the new director of UAF Career Services, beginning Sept. 22. Jaillet holds two degrees from UAF (BM 2009, MA 2011).

University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast Professor to Receive Governor's Arts and Humanities Award

October 04, 2024

Dr. X̱'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of èßäÊÓƵ Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities.

The University of èßäÊÓƵ Center for Economic Development staff earn certifications

October 04, 2024

Two University of èßäÊÓƵ Center for Economic Development staff members, Richelle Johnson and Ian Mills, recently passed their Certified Economic Developer exams.

Larry Hinzman to serve as the coordinator for the Arctic Leadership Initiative for the UA system

September 19, 2024

Hinzman served as the U.S. delegate and President of the International Arctic Science Committee, and as President and founder of the U.S. Permafrost Association and as a member of the National Academies of Sciences Polar Research Board.

Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean

September 06, 2024

Simmons, who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical-Community Psychology, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a faculty member and senior administrator at UAF. As the former Interior èßäÊÓƵ Campus director, Simmons oversaw faculty and staff while serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and state grants.

General Counsel Matt Cooper to Depart UA after 13 Years of Service

September 06, 2024

General Counsel Matt Cooper is departing the University of èßäÊÓƵ at the end of September after nearly 13 years of service. President Pitney is grateful to GC Cooper for his service and dedication to UA, and, on behalf of the system, wishes him the best as he returns to private practice.

Stephanie Crawford awarded 2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant

September 06, 2024

University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).