Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.

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  • Barb QasuGlana Amarok

    Barb Amarok hired as Northwest Campus director

    June 19, 2019

    Barb QasuGlana Amarok has accepted the position of director of the Northwest Campus, in Nome, after an extensive recruitment effort. She will begin her new role Monday, June 24.

  • Keith Champagne will take on a new role as leader of the èßäÊÓƵ Nanooks intercollegiate athletics program.

    UAF announces new leadership for Nanooks athletics

    June 18, 2019

    University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks Chancellor Dan White has announced that Keith Champagne will take on a new role as leader of the èßäÊÓƵ Nanooks intercollegiate athletics program.

  • Lori Klein

    Lori Klein Selected as UAS Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

    May 30, 2019

    The University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Klein as the new Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA). Klein assumes the new role on June 10.

  • èßäÊÓƵ State Legislature Honors Merritt Helferrich's Legacy

    May 16, 2019

    The èßäÊÓƵ State Legislature recently passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Merritt Helferrich. During his time at the University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks, Helferrich served as associate director of the Geophysical Institute at UAF and project director of the International Arctic Research Center building project.

  • Regents’ Adjunct Awards

    Adjunct instructors honored for teaching excellence

    May 03, 2019

    Recognizing their excellence in teaching, eight adjunct instructors were awarded Regents' Adjunct Awards.

  • 2019 Staff Make Students Count Honorees

    May 03, 2019

    Staff members lay the foundation for our students' success. From providing emotional support when a student is discouraged or help with applying for financial aid, UA staff members support just about every aspect of our students' experience.

  • John Bania, Darroll R. Hargraves join UA Board of Regents

    April 19, 2019

    On Thursday, April 18, the èßäÊÓƵ Senate/House Joint Committee confirmed John Bania and Darroll R. Hargraves as members of University of èßäÊÓƵ Board of Regents. Gov. Michael Dunleavy appointed Regent Hargraves on January 3, and Regent Bania on February 1.

  • Fred Villa earns vocational training award

    April 10, 2019

    Associate Vice President for Workforce Programs Fred Villa was recently honored with a statewide award recognizing his tireless and heartfelt efforts to advance career and technical education in èßäÊÓƵ. Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter presented him with the David G. Stone Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year Award during the èßäÊÓƵ Workforce Investment Board in February.

  • Johnsen joins national leaders at the U.S. Naval Academy to discuss Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America's Colleges, Universities and Service Academies

    April 04, 2019

    University of èßäÊÓƵ President Jim Johnsen joined the nation’s top military leaders for a two-day national discussion on sexual assault and harassment on the campuses of America’s colleges, universities and service academies. Johnsen was part of a leadership panel with other prominent higher education leaders, and will present at a breakout session on April 4.

  • John Wanamaker hired as Chief Innovation Officer

    January 28, 2019

    The University of èßäÊÓƵ has appointed John Wanamaker as Chief Innovation Officer. In this position, he works with the president and chancellors to coordinate and champion entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts across the system.