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91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵS 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.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ President Pitney appoints Interim 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA Chancellor Siemers to permanent role

March 06, 2026

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ President Pat Pitney announced on Wednesday that she has appointed Interim 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA 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 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF 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 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Board of Regents approve resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown of 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵS

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, 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵS 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 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵA'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.

Leadership Transitions in Workforce Development and Academic Affairs

February 19, 2026

The 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Office is pleased to announce two related leadership transitions that will strengthen our statewide workforce development and student recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts.

Land Management announces staff transition in research permitting

February 06, 2026

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Land Management shared an update following the retirement of Dian Siegfried from its Fairbanks office.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵF Alumni Association honors former 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ regent John Davies, among others

February 06, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association has named former 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ regent John Davies and broadcaster Bruce Cech as its 2026 award recipients, recognizing their exceptional achievements.