Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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University of 猫咪社区官网 Southeast Professor to Receive Governor's Arts and Humanities Award
October 04, 2024
Dr. X瘫'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of 猫咪社区官网 Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of 猫咪社区官网 Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities.
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The University of 猫咪社区官网 Center for Economic Development staff earn certifications
October 04, 2024
Two University of 猫咪社区官网 Center for Economic Development staff members, Richelle Johnson and Ian Mills, recently passed their Certified Economic Developer exams.
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Larry Hinzman to serve as the coordinator for the Arctic Leadership Initiative for the UA system
September 19, 2024
Hinzman served as the U.S. delegate and President of the International Arctic Science Committee, and as President and founder of the U.S. Permafrost Association and as a member of the National Academies of Sciences Polar Research Board.
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Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
September 06, 2024
Simmons, who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical-Community Psychology, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a faculty member and senior administrator at UAF. As the former Interior 猫咪社区官网 Campus director, Simmons oversaw faculty and staff while serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and state grants.
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General Counsel Matt Cooper to Depart UA after 13 Years of Service
September 06, 2024
General Counsel Matt Cooper is departing the University of 猫咪社区官网 at the end of September after nearly 13 years of service. President Pitney is grateful to GC Cooper for his service and dedication to UA, and, on behalf of the system, wishes him the best as he returns to private practice.
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Stephanie Crawford awarded 2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
September 06, 2024
University of 猫咪社区官网 Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the University of 猫咪社区官网 Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).
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Hanson and Naylor appointed interim directors of Kuskokwim and Northwest Campuses
September 06, 2024
Minnie Naylor has taken on the role of interim director of the UAF Northwest Campus, while continuing her leadership as director of the UAF Chukchi Campus, a position she has held since Aug. 1, 2022. Haley Hanson has transitioned from assistant director to interim director of the UAF Kuskokwim Campus.
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Interviews Begin for UA's Next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer
August 23, 2024
The hiring committee searching for UA's next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will begin interviewing a strong pool of prospective candidates next week, with campus visits planned for later in the fall.
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UAF's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
August 23, 2024
The University of 猫咪社区官网 Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, UAF professor of voice.
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Cheryl Siemers, Kenai Peninsula College director named emerging leader in higher ed
August 09, 2024
Cheryl Siemers, director of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), is one of 18 participants in the yearlong 2024 Western Academic Leadership Academy.