Announcements of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
-
Dr. Alisa Alexander appointed director of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF Center for One Health Research
July 26, 2024
The ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF College of Indigenous Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alisa Alexander as the new director of the Center for One Health Research, effective July 1, 2024.
-
Tom Hough appointed executive director of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF University Advancement
July 26, 2024
Tom Hough has been appointed as the executive director of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF University Advancement. In this role, he will lead ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF's development, alumni relations, communications and marketing activities. Hough's first day will be July 28, 2024.
-
Tlisa A. Northcutt, CFRE, appointed Interim University of Alaska Foundation President
July 12, 2024
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Tlisa Northcutt as interim president of the ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation and chief development officer for the ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã system, effective July 1, 2024, following the resignation of President Tod A. Burnett.
-
ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã System seeks candidates for Vice President and Chief Academic Officer role
July 12, 2024
The ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. The position reports to the President of the ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã.
-
Theresa Quiner awarded ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
June 21, 2024
Theresa Quiner, the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Director at the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel has received the ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF Chancellor's Cornerstone Award.
-
Bishop appointed dean of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF Community and Technical College
June 21, 2024
Bishop succeeds Bryan Uher, who has served as interim dean since the retirement of Michele Stalder last July. Bishop will assume the role on June 24.
-
ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF research scientist selected as Fulbright Scholar to Finland
June 21, 2024
Euskirchen is one of more than 800 U.S. citizens who will conduct research or teach abroad through the Fulbright Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fulbright is the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, operating in 160 countries worldwide.
-
Diane O'Brien named director of the Institute of Arctic Biology
June 21, 2024
Diane O'Brien has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Arctic Biology. O'Brien, a professor of biology and wildlife, has served as interim director since 2021.
-
ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett resigns
June 21, 2024
Two weeks ago, Board of Directors Chair Meg Nordale and ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã President Pitney accepted ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett's resignation, effective June 30, 2024.
-
ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF NW Campus Director Barbara Amarok Retires
June 21, 2024
Barbara Amarok, Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus (ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF NW), retired on Friday, May 31. Amarok served as Director of the Nome-based campus since June 2019.