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91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF Chancellor Dan White

September 19, 2025

At the September 5 full board meeting in Juneau, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for former 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF Chancellor Dan White. White retired from his role as Chancellor in July.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA chancellor finalist candidates & campus visit details

September 05, 2025

In January of 2025, 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA Chancellor Sean Parnell announced his intent to retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester. 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ President Pat Pitney has named an interim chancellor to lead 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA upon Chancellor Parnell's retirement, and convened a search committee to guide the search for 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA's next permanent Chancellor.

University of Alaska launches nationwide search for next 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF chancellor

September 05, 2025

University of Alaska President Pat Pitney has announced the launch of a national search for the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the flagship research institution of the 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ system.

University of Alaska President Pitney Announces 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA Chancellor Finalists

August 22, 2025

President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected four finalists in the search for the next Chancellor of 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA. Each finalist will visit the Anchorage campus between September 8 and September 18, 2025, engaging with the 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA community through two days of meetings, tours and open forum events.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF pauses provost search until new chancellor is selected

August 20, 2025

Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga announced the decision on August 20. Dr. Charlene Stern will continue serving as interim provost, providing stability during the transition.

Wagaman named director of 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF Cooperative Extension Service

August 20, 2025

Jennifer Wagaman has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA Chancellor search update

August 20, 2025

The 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA Chancellor Search Committee met on Aug. 7 and recommended finalists to President Pitney. The finalists will be announced following President Pitney's review.

Knabe named 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF interim chief of staff

August 20, 2025

Longtime 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF leader Ali Knabe has been appointed to serve as interim chief of staff. Knabe, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for student affairs, will start her new position on Monday, Aug. 25.

Aimée Richards named senior project manager for workforce development

August 08, 2025

The 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Office of Workforce Development is pleased to announce that Aimée Richards has joined the team as Senior Project Manager to the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development.

Living In Purpose: 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Foundation honors longtime 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ advocate Jeff Cook

August 08, 2025

A former 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Regent, in 1990, Jeff became a representative on the 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Foundation Board of Directors (formerly trustees), serving until 2007. Jeff and Sue Cook have been generous to the university over the years and active in the community. This feature highlights the inspiration behind their philanthropy and engagement.