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Sue Luke retires from UAF after 37 years of service

December 20, 2024

This month, the UAF Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest Campus and the College of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest Campus.

President Pitney announces Wayne Mowery as UA System's next General Counsel

December 20, 2024

Wayne Mowery was appointed Interim General Counsel after the departure of Matthew Cooper. Mowery joined the General Counsel's Office in November 2020 as an associate general counsel.

Colin McGill named UAA's Vice Provost for Faculty Success

December 20, 2024

UAA is pleased to announce Colin McGill as the new vice provost of faculty success following a national search. A faculty member since 2011, McGill most recently served as interim vice provost for faculty success beginning in January 2024.

èßäÊÓƵ Coastal Rainforest Center (UAS) researcher John Harley receives grant from NIH, NSF

December 20, 2024

ACRC researcher John Harley and the Sitka Tribe of èßäÊÓƵ have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how changing climate conditions may impact the safety of subsistence shellfish harvesting in coastal èßäÊÓƵ.

University of èßäÊÓƵ President Pitney selects Dr. Brian Smentkowski to serve as next vice president and chief academic officer

December 06, 2024

The VP/CAO serves as a member of the UA president's executive team, providing academic leadership and strategic guidance to the President, Board of Regents, and UA system. His first day will be Monday, February 3, 2025.

2024 EPSCoR Interface of Change Seed Awardees

November 15, 2024

We awarded our first year of Interface of Change seed awards! Interface of Change seed awards provide opportunities to develop new questions and ideas that arise from community discussion and incorporate them into the Interface of Change project as seed award projects.

Nominations Open for University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

November 14, 2024

Any student, faculty, alumni, staff or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to further the èßäÊÓƵ's mission of inspiring learning, and advancing and disseminating knowledge through teaching, research, and public service is eligible. The prize includes a $20,000 award.

Tracy Smith announced as the new Executive Director of ADAC-ARCTIC at UAA

November 14, 2024

With a diverse background and a dedicated career within the federal family, she's ready to lead UAA's efforts in advancing Arctic research initiatives and resilience efforts in the Center.

Professor Ronald Spatz to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts

November 14, 2024

Professor Ronald Spatz, a long-serving faculty member, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts at the 2024 Governor's Arts and Humanities Awards ceremony, Oct. 29 in Anchorage.

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.