UA welcomes Shelby Beck as the assistant director of Federal Relations

September 18, 2026

Based in Washington, D.C., Shelby serves as a liaison between the University of Alaska, the Alaska congressional delegation and federal agencies, monitoring national trends, managing legislative inquiries and advancing UA's strategic priorities.

UA Foundation's 2026 Annual Report now available

September 18, 2026

The University of Alaska Foundation's 2026 Annual Report is now available. Scholarships are changing lives, philanthropic partnerships are preparing students to enter Alaska's workforce, and academic achievement is being celebrated across UA.

UAS welcomes new faculty in Arts & Sciences, Career Education and Education

September 04, 2026

UAS is welcoming seven new full-time faculty members for the fall 2026 semester, bringing advanced knowledge in disciplines that include housing policy, Indigenous arts, marine power technology and educational leadership.

University of Alaska Foundation welcomes Stephanie Monahan

September 04, 2026

Stephanie Monahan joined the University of Alaska Foundation on Aug. 24 as the Director of Strategic Initiatives.

New leaders at UAS drive student opportunities and community partnerships in first months on the job

August 21, 2026

Fall courses begin at the University of Alaska Southeast on Aug. 24, with four new leaders at the helm.

UAA welcomes new dean, vice chancellor and directors

August 20, 2026

UAA is excited to welcome four distinguished leaders to key positions across its campuses in business, student affairs, social policy and community campus administration.

Dr. Sam Hirt returns to Alaska as director of Kodiak College

August 20, 2026

Dr. Hirt, born and raised in Fairbanks and a graduate of Barrow High School, returns to Alaska with over a decade of academic expertise and dedication to transforming lives through education.

UAF announces 2026 Usibelli Award winners

August 20, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the recipients of the 2026 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.

University of Alaska Foundation welcomes Gwendolyn Gruenig and Emanuel Thomas

August 10, 2026

The University of Alaska Foundation has hired two new employees: Gwendolyn Gruenig, chief data and analytics officer, and Emanuel Thomas, administrative assistant. Gruenig and Thomas will start Aug. 10.

Tim Scherer to serve as UAF's associate vice chancellor of enrollment

August 10, 2026

UAF announced that Tim Scherer has accepted the position of associate vice chancellor of enrollment. In this capacity, he will continue to serve as the director of advising and interim director of admissions.