UAA hosts Alumni of Distinction Celebration 2026

March 20, 2026

Join UAA in celebrating the amazing achievements of the UAA Alumni of Distinction 2026. This event is open to the public and free to attend; rsvp required. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect, honor amazing achievements, and have a great time with fellow alumni and UAA-supporters.

UA president and UAF chancellor search updates

March 20, 2026

The UA presidential search and the UAF chancellor search are in full swing. The search committees have begun their review of candidate applications and are carefully evaluating a strong and diverse pool of applicants.

UAS announces Jacqueline Tagaban as new associate vice chancellor for PITAAS

March 20, 2026

Jacqueline Tagaban began her position as associate vice chancellor for Alaska Native programs and director of PITAAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska's Schools) on March 9.

UAS to honor four Southeast Alaska leaders with honorary degrees, Meritorious Service Award

March 20, 2026

Alaska Native culture-bearers, a sustainable tourism innovator, and an advocate for victims and survivors will receive the university's highest honors.

UA President Pitney appoints Interim UAA Chancellor Siemers to permanent role

March 06, 2026

UA President Pat Pitney announced on Wednesday that she has appointed Interim UAA Chancellor Dr. Cheryl Siemers to serve in the position permanently, effective March 8. Chancellor Siemers has served as interim since May 2025, and brings decades of post-secondary education experience to the role.

Update on the UAF chancellor search - Next steps

March 06, 2026

The search for the next Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is progressing as planned.

President Pitney reflects on her journey to Alaska and leadership at UA in podcast interview

February 20, 2026

President Pat Pitney joins Rep. Andrew Gray on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast to discuss her upbringing, Olympic gold medal, journey to Alaska and leadership of the University of Alaska system.

UA Board of Regents approve resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown of UAS

February 19, 2026

At the February 19 full board meeting in Dillingham, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown, UAS Associate Vice Chancellor for Alaska Native Programs & Preparing Indigenous Teachers and Administrators for Alaska Schools (PITAAS) Director.

IARC director tapped to lead Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute

February 19, 2026

Hajo Eicken, director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, has been selected as scientific director at Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.

Evan Steinberg appointed UAA's new strategic engagement and government relations officer

February 19, 2026

The University of Alaska Anchorage has appointed Evan Steinberg as its new Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer, bringing to the university a seasoned public policy professional with experience spanning local, state and federal government.