Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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UAF space engineering program director wins NASA prize
March 21, 2024
The advisor of the University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks space engineering program is one of 20 winners of a NASA prize to expand the agency's engagement with people from populations underrepresented in space technology.
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Melinda Seevers announced as Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for UA Foundation
March 08, 2024
In this new role, Melinda will work to raise private funds in the Lower 48 for UAA, UAF, and UAS initiatives, primarily working with major foundations, corporations, individuals, and philanthropic venture funds located outside of èßäÊÓƵ.
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Nicole Misarti appointed director of Institute of Northern Engineering
March 08, 2024
The College of Engineering and Mines is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Misarti as the director of the Institute of Northern Engineering, effective immediately.
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UAA Engineering Professor wins Harold R. Peyton Award
February 23, 2024
Dr. Zhaohui "Joey" Yang, Ph.D., M. ASCE has been selected by ASCE's Cold Regions Engineering Division (CRED) to receive the 2024 Harold R. Peyton Award for Cold Regions Engineering.
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UAS Professor Wins èßäÊÓƵ Literary Award
February 23, 2024
University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast Professor of English Emily Wall has been announced as a 2023 èßäÊÓƵ Literary Award winner.
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February 09, 2024
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UA Foundation Board Member Ella Goss Drops Puck at Seawolves Hockey Game
February 09, 2024
The University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation Board of Directors and guests enjoyed an exciting night of Men's Ice Hockey on Saturday evening as the èßäÊÓƵ Anchorage Seawolves beat the èßäÊÓƵ Nanooks Hockey 4-2.
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Retchenda George Bettisworth appointed as UAF Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow
January 12, 2024
The role of Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow is to advise the Chancellor on UAF’s strategic goal to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, respect and caring. This position is a two-year appointment with the opportunity for term-renewal.
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University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation Celebrates Achievement in Advancement Award Recipients
January 12, 2024
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation, President and CEO Tod Burnett presented these very special awards to recipients who truly embody innovation, dedication, commitment, and excellence.
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UA Foundation Elects New Officers, Recognizes Outgoing Board Members and Welcomes New Board Members
January 12, 2024
At the December 13, 2023, Board of Directors meeting of the University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation recognized outgoing members as well as incoming members.