Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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UAA Engineering Professor wins Harold R. Peyton Award
February 23, 2024
Dr. Zhaohui "Joey" Yang, Ph.D., M. ASCE has been selected by ASCE's Cold Regions Engineering Division (CRED) to receive the 2024 Harold R. Peyton Award for Cold Regions Engineering.
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UAS Professor Wins Alaska Literary Award
February 23, 2024
University of Alaska Southeast Professor of English Emily Wall has been announced as a 2023 Alaska Literary Award winner.
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February 09, 2024
The AGB is the premier organization focused on empowering college, university, and foundation boards to govern with knowledge and confidence.
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UA Foundation Board Member Ella Goss Drops Puck at Seawolves Hockey Game
February 09, 2024
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors and guests enjoyed an exciting night of Men's Ice Hockey on Saturday evening as the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves beat the Alaska Nanooks Hockey 4-2.
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Retchenda George Bettisworth appointed as UAF Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow
January 12, 2024
The role of Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow is to advise the Chancellor on UAF’s strategic goal to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, respect and caring. This position is a two-year appointment with the opportunity for term-renewal.
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University of Alaska Foundation Celebrates Achievement in Advancement Award Recipients
January 12, 2024
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the University of Alaska Foundation, President and CEO Tod Burnett presented these very special awards to recipients who truly embody innovation, dedication, commitment, and excellence.
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UA Foundation Elects New Officers, Recognizes Outgoing Board Members and Welcomes New Board Members
January 12, 2024
At the December 13, 2023, Board of Directors meeting of the University of Alaska Foundation recognized outgoing members as well as incoming members.
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Teri Cothren Wins 2023 PACE Economic Development Award
January 12, 2024
Teri Cothren, the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development at the University of Alaska, has been awarded the 2023 PACE Economic Development Award by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).
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Kate Ripley appointed interim director of development
December 15, 2023
Previously, Ripley served as director of UAF Alumni Relations, and as UA Public Affairs director.
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Campus Director Dr. Reid Brewer retires from Kenai Peninsula College's Kachemak Bay Campus
December 15, 2023
Dr. Reid Brewer will take up a NOAA position at Kasitsna Bay Lab.