Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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University of Alaska Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role
January 10, 2025
Based in Alaska, with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, this role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to shape and expand philanthropy across the university system in support of its mission and priorities.
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Dr. Carlee Simon Appointed Dean of the UAS School of Education
January 10, 2025
The University of Alaska Southeast has appointed Dr. Carlee Simon as the Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Simon has been serving as interim dean. During that time, she has guided the school through the CAEP accreditation process. Her work has focused on fostering student success and strengthening community engagement.
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Professor Laura Conner appointed UAF's interim vice chancellor for research
January 10, 2025
In addition to her research faculty position, Conner currently serves as associate director of the UAF Geophysical Institute. She has a doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Arizona. Her work since earning her doctorate in 2007 has focused on education research, including science identity and interdisciplinary learning at the boundary of art and science. She will start her new position on Jan. 12.
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Nate Bauer Joins the President's Office as Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
January 10, 2025
Nate will focus primarily on the Arctic Leadership Initiative, collaborating with Larry Hinzman, and the Alaska Native Success Initiative, working with Kristel Gunderson.
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Sue Luke retires from UAF after 37 years of service
December 20, 2024
This month, the UAF Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest Campus and the College of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest Campus.
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President Pitney announces Wayne Mowery as UA System's next General Counsel
December 20, 2024
Wayne Mowery was appointed Interim General Counsel after the departure of Matthew Cooper. Mowery joined the General Counsel's Office in November 2020 as an associate general counsel.
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Colin McGill named UAA's Vice Provost for Faculty Success
December 20, 2024
UAA is pleased to announce Colin McGill as the new vice provost of faculty success following a national search. A faculty member since 2011, McGill most recently served as interim vice provost for faculty success beginning in January 2024.
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Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center (UAS) researcher John Harley receives grant from NIH, NSF
December 20, 2024
ACRC researcher John Harley and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how changing climate conditions may impact the safety of subsistence shellfish harvesting in coastal Alaska.
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December 06, 2024
The VP/CAO serves as a member of the UA president's executive team, providing academic leadership and strategic guidance to the President, Board of Regents, and UA system. His first day will be Monday, February 3, 2025.
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2024 EPSCoR Interface of Change Seed Awardees
November 15, 2024
We awarded our first year of Interface of Change seed awards! Interface of Change seed awards provide opportunities to develop new questions and ideas that arise from community discussion and incorporate them into the Interface of Change project as seed award projects.