Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Matt Calhoun named new executive director for èßäÊÓƵ Native Science & Engineering Program
May 17, 2024
A graduate of ANSEP, former program assistant director, and associate professor of civil engineering at UAA, Calhoun has led ANSEP as interim executive director since spring 2023.
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Dr. Terry Nelson named interim dean of the College of Business and Public Policy
May 17, 2024
Nelson has received numerous teaching and service awards. Recently, she was recognized for her leadership and community service in the 2023 YWCA Women of Achievement award.
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May 04, 2024
The University of èßäÊÓƵ is proud to congratulate O'Brien on this momentous achievement.
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UA Student Regent awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship
May 03, 2024
UAA student and current Board of Regents Student Regent Albiona Selimi has been announced as a Truman Scholar. The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative Opportunities
April 19, 2024
The University of èßäÊÓƵ is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position èßäÊÓƵns as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify èßäÊÓƵ Native voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
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èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant Announces Two Leadership Positions
April 19, 2024
èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant welcomes Sean Kelly as its new climate adaptation specialist and John Williams as its new fisheries workforce specialist.
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President's Arctic Professors and Arctic Engagement Awards
April 05, 2024
The University of èßäÊÓƵ is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position èßäÊÓƵns as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify èßäÊÓƵ Native voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
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Roweena Carlos named Nanook Technology Services chief information officer
April 05, 2024
This position, reporting to the vice chancellor for administrative services, is part of the updated IT structure, enabling UAF to address èßäÊÓƵ needs and provide innovative campus-centered solutions.
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Nicole Goff named Director of Fund Stewardship for the UA Foundation
March 21, 2024
The University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation is happy to announce that we have hired Nicole Goff as our new Director of Fund Stewardship.
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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.