Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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UA Foundation announces board leadership updates and new members
January 22, 2026
The University of Alaska Foundation announced several updates to its Board of Directors following its December meeting in Anchorage, including new leadership roles, newly elected members, and recognition of departing directors.
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McDonald appointed interim director of UAF Bristol Bay Campus
January 22, 2026
McDonald, who currently serves as a precollege and dual-credit advisor for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska, will lead the campus until a permanent director is seated in the summer of 2026.
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Kevin Alexander named dean of UAF Community and Technical College
January 22, 2026
A lifelong Alaskan, Alexander has been a dedicated member of the UAF CTC community for more than 21 years, most recently serving as the college's interim dean.
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Nominations open for 2026 Staff Make Student Count Awards
January 22, 2026
Know a staff member who has gone above and beyond for students? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Staff Make Students Count Awards. Deadline to submit is March 20, 2026.
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UA Presidential Search Process Update: Recruitment Officially Opened
January 09, 2026
As of Monday, UA has officially opened recruitment and is accepting applications for our next permanent university system president.
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UAA Alumni of Distinction Awards nominations open
January 09, 2026
The Alumni of Distinction awards provide the UAA Alumni Association the opportunity to recognize and celebrate alumni who have made important contributions in their communities and whose actions honor the legacy of excellence at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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December 19, 2025
Twitchell will use the award to complete a novel centered on family survival and support.
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Deadline extended for feedback on UA President and UAF Chancellor searches
December 19, 2025
Deadlines have been extended for written input on the UA president and UAF chancellor searches being conducted with WittKieffer.
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A Conversation on Leadership with UA's Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
December 04, 2025
Interim Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) Nickole Conley discusses leadership, clear expectations, and building effective teams in a recent podcast conversation about her work at UA.
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University of Alaska Regents announce Presidential Search Committee members and search timeline
December 04, 2025
WittKieffer, the search firm supporting the selection of UA's next permanent president, will host listening sessions next week in Juneau, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to share input on the qualities and priorities they want in the university's next leader.