Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Announcing Maggie Demers as UA Foundation Director of Communications and PR
May 17, 2024
She began her career in development with UAF in 2015 as a lead major gift officer and has since spent almost 10 years in this field. For the past few years, she has been providing support to the UA Foundation's principal gifts team.
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New Finance Manager announced by Education Trust of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ& UA Scholars Program
May 17, 2024
Erin Morotti serves the Education Trust of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃas the Finance Manager, based in Fairbanks, AK. Originally from Southern California, she made her way to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃin 2000 as an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard.
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Matt Calhoun named new executive director for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃNative Science & Engineering Program
May 17, 2024
A graduate of ANSEP, former program assistant director, and associate professor of civil engineering at UAA, Calhoun has led ANSEP as interim executive director since spring 2023.
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Dr. Terry Nelson named interim dean of the College of Business and Public Policy
May 17, 2024
Nelson has received numerous teaching and service awards. Recently, she was recognized for her leadership and community service in the 2023 YWCA Women of Achievement award.
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May 04, 2024
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃis proud to congratulate O'Brien on this momentous achievement.
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UA Student Regent awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship
May 03, 2024
UAA student and current Board of Regents Student Regent Albiona Selimi has been announced as a Truman Scholar. The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative Opportunities
April 19, 2024
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃis developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position Alaskans as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify ½ûÂþÌìÌÃNative voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
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½ûÂþÌìÌÃSea Grant Announces Two Leadership Positions
April 19, 2024
½ûÂþÌìÌÃSea Grant welcomes Sean Kelly as its new climate adaptation specialist and John Williams as its new fisheries workforce specialist.
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President's Arctic Professors and Arctic Engagement Awards
April 05, 2024
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃis developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position Alaskans as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify ½ûÂþÌìÌÃNative voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
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Roweena Carlos named Nanook Technology Services chief information officer
April 05, 2024
This position, reporting to the vice chancellor for administrative services, is part of the updated IT structure, enabling UAF to address university needs and provide innovative campus-centered solutions.