Announcements of Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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June 05, 2026
Aviation Brigade Commander at Ft. Wainwright, long-time Alaskan brings executive leadership, academic, Arctic expertise to America’s Arctic University.
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Photos from the May Board of Regents meeting at UAA
June 05, 2026
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵBoard of Regents gathered at UAA in May, bringing together regents, university leadership, students, and community members for a multi-day meeting focused on stability, student success and workforce partnerships.
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Ï㽶ÊÓƵBoard of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for outgoing President Pat Pitney
May 22, 2026
At the May 21 full board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Ï㽶ÊÓƵPresident Pat Pitney, who served as interim president starting in 2020 and as permanent president of the system since 2022.
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Ï㽶ÊÓƵBoard of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Interim UAF Chancellor Mike Sfraga
May 22, 2026
At the May 21 full board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Interim University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Chancellor Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), who has served in the role since July 2025.
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May 22, 2026
The University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor search continues to move forward as planned. Following finalist on-campus visits, WittKieffer is currently conducting comprehensive background and reference checks as part of the next phase of the process.
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Kodiak College names interim director as longtime leader transitions to new Ï㽶ÊÓƵrole
May 22, 2026
Kodiak College has named Jackie Cason as interim director as Jacelyn Keys transitions to a new role within the University of Alaska system.
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2026 Staff Make Students Count winners honored
May 22, 2026
At the May 20 Board of Regents meeting, President Pitney recognized the winners of this year's "Staff Makes Student Count Awards," which celebrate staff from each university and the System Office who have made a difference in students' lives.
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ALI Marks a Season of Milestones: Retreats, Summits, and a New Cohort of Arctic Leaders
May 01, 2026
Spring 2026 brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a moment it has been building toward since its founding: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle, a gathering of the full ALI community in Anchorage, and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars who will carry the initiative forward.
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UAF chancellor finalists, campus visit dates announced
May 01, 2026
Four finalists will visit Fairbanks and the Troth Yeddha' Campus the week of May 4-8. Each will spend a day meeting with various campus groups and will participate in two open forums in the Schaible Auditorium and online.
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Kenai Peninsula College announces passing of former director Gary J. Turner
April 17, 2026
Turner served as KPC director from 2002 until his retirement in 2021, leading the college for nearly two decades.