Three UAA staff recognized with Meritorious Service Award

December 03, 2021

This week Ron Swartz, emergency manager of UAA's Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management department, Tom Hennessy, affiliate professor in the College of Health and retired infectious disease and epidemiologist doctor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tim Edwards, director of safety with the university's Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management department, were awarded the UAA Meritorious Service Award for their critical work during the pandemic for our university, community and state.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Greg Myford

December 03, 2021

A message from UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell recognizing the passing of Seawolf Director of Athletics Greg Myford.

Forrest Kuiper named chief of UAF Fire Department

December 03, 2021

Forrest Kuiper has been named fire chief of the University Fire Department. Kuiper, who has been serving as acting fire chief since July, will officially begin the role in January 2022.

UAF scientist wins prestigious award for Arctic research

December 03, 2021

John Walsh, a climate scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has received the Mohn Prize for his outstanding research in the Arctic.

Marci Suazo is new director of public relations for UAA

November 19, 2021

Marci Suazo will join the UAA Office of University Advancement as director of public relations in December, leading the university's communications and public relations efforts.

Nycolett Rabley joins the UA Labor & Employee Engagement Team

November 19, 2021

On November 15, Nycolett Rabley joined the UA Labor & Employee Engagement Team as our Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist.

Morgan Dulian is new development director for UAF

November 05, 2021

Morgan Dulian has accepted the position of UAF development director. She has served as interim development director since May 2021.

Cassandra Stalzer to lead strategic communications

November 05, 2021

Cassandra Stalzer, APR, CAP® will join the University of Alaska Foundation as manager of public relations on December 6 where she will lead strategic communications and community outreach. Cassandra also will work with the system Office of Public Affairs promoting UA and contributing to the system's overall communications efforts.

UA Welcomes New Chief Lands Officer

October 15, 2021

Earlier this fall, the University of Alaska System Office welcomed Adrienne Stolpe as the new director for the Land Management Office.

Linda Curda inducted into Alaska hall of fame

October 15, 2021

Associate Professor Linda Curda will be inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 19.