Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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2022 UAS Faculty & Staff Excellence recognition
June 02, 2022
On Monday, May 2, UAS honored faculty at an event hosted by the Office of the Provost. Faculty Excellence Awards were presented and the designation of Faculty Emerita was bestowed on Professor Jan Straley.
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Dr. Debbie Craig selected as new dean for UAA College of Health
June 02, 2022
Following a successful national search, Dr. Debbie I. Craig has been selected as the new dean for College of Health at UAA.
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Dr. Tonia Dousay selected as new director for UAA School of Education
June 02, 2022
Dr. Tonia Dousay has been selected as the new director for the UAA School of Education (SoE) and she will begin her role July 1.
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New ACEP roles for Holdmann, Kasper
May 20, 2022
After almost 14 years, the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃCenter for Energy and Power will undergo a leadership change. Gwen Holdmann, the founding director of ACEP, will step down on May 9. ACEP Deputy Director Jeremy Kasper will serve as interim director.
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On the passing of Joe Usibelli
May 20, 2022
Joe Usibelli's contributions to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃand to the university have been transformational. He was not only the force behind Alaska's largest coal operation, but he and his wife Peggy Shumaker shared their success and contributed generously to the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks.
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Vivian Mork Yéilk' honored as 2022 Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Scholar
May 06, 2022
Kawagley was a Yupik scholar who served 25 years as faculty at UAF. Along with Ray Barnhardt, he helped create the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies at UAF.
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Darrow, Bhatt, Bret-Harte named 2022 Usibelli Award winners
May 06, 2022
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks has announced the winners of the 2022 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.
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Dr. Pearl Brower Appointed President of UIC
May 06, 2022
The UkpeaÄ¡vik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has appointed Dr. Pearl Brower, our Senior Advisor for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃNative Success, Institutional Diversity and Student Engagement, as its new president.
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2022 UAS Faculty Excellence Celebration
May 06, 2022
UAS honored faculty at an event hosted by the Office of the Provost. Faculty Excellence Awards were presented and the designation of Faculty Emerita was bestowed on Professor Jan Straley.
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UAS plans to recognize Honorary Degrees and Meritorious Service Award at 2022 Commencement
April 15, 2022
Three individuals have been selected to receive either honorary degrees or meritorious service awards from University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSoutheast at the upcoming 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.