Land Management announces staff transition in research permitting

February 6, 2026

Dian Siegfried has retired from the University of Alaska Land Management Fairbanks office after many years of service to the university.

During her tenure, Siegfried managed research permitting and supported researchers across the UA system. Her work helped ensure compliance and continuity for a wide range of research activities.

Requests for new research permits, assistance with existing permits, or general questions about the research permitting process should now be directed to ua-land@alaska.edu.

Additional information about research permitting is available on the UA Land Management website at https://www.alaska.edu/ualand/permits/university-personnel.php

Land Management will continue to support the university’s research needs.