Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Student regent Joey Sweet recognized for exceptional service
July 08, 2019
Last month, Stephen "Joey" Sweet ended his two-year term as the student member of the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents. The regents recognized his passionate and exceptional service to the board with a resolution of appreciation during the February 28-March 1 meeting.
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UAF Graduate Student Cachet Garrett joins Board of Regents
July 08, 2019
Gov. Mike Dunleavy appointed Cachet Garrett as the student representative for the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents on May 30. Her term began June 1.
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Barb Amarok hired as Northwest Campus director
June 19, 2019
Barb QasuGlana Amarok has accepted the position of director of the Northwest Campus, in Nome, after an extensive recruitment effort. She will begin her new role Monday, June 24.
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UAF announces new leadership for Nanooks athletics
June 18, 2019
University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks Chancellor Dan White has announced that Keith Champagne will take on a new role as leader of the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃNanooks intercollegiate athletics program.
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Lori Klein Selected as UAS Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
May 30, 2019
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSoutheast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Klein as the new Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA). Klein assumes the new role on June 10.
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½ûÂþÌìÌÃState Legislature Honors Merritt Helferrich's Legacy
May 16, 2019
The ½ûÂþÌìÌÃState Legislature recently passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Merritt Helferrich. During his time at the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks, Helferrich served as associate director of the Geophysical Institute at UAF and project director of the International Arctic Research Center building project.
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Adjunct instructors honored for teaching excellence
May 03, 2019
Recognizing their excellence in teaching, eight adjunct instructors were awarded Regents' Adjunct Awards.
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2019 Staff Make Students Count Honorees
May 03, 2019
Staff members lay the foundation for our students' success. From providing emotional support when a student is discouraged or help with applying for financial aid, UA staff members support just about every aspect of our students' experience.
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John Bania, Darroll R. Hargraves join UA Board of Regents
April 19, 2019
On Thursday, April 18, the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSenate/House Joint Committee confirmed John Bania and Darroll R. Hargraves as members of University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents. Gov. Michael Dunleavy appointed Regent Hargraves on January 3, and Regent Bania on February 1.
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Fred Villa earns vocational training award
April 10, 2019
Associate Vice President for Workforce Programs Fred Villa was recently honored with a statewide award recognizing his tireless and heartfelt efforts to advance career and technical education in Alaska. Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter presented him with the David G. Stone Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year Award during the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃWorkforce Investment Board in February.