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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.

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    UAA professor wins national Future Leaders Award

    April 17, 2026

    The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award honors the legacy of an educator known for expanding access to higher education and championing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. UAA assistant professor Jessica Ross is among this year's recipients.

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    Presidential Search Update - April 3, 2026

    April 03, 2026

    The UA Presidential Search Committee concluded its scheduled Zoom interviews on Thursday, April 2. Following these confidential discussions, the committee has identified select candidates to advance to the next stage of the search process.

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    Q&A with UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers

    April 03, 2026

    Cheryl Siemers was announced as UAA's chancellor by University of Alaska President Pitney earlier this month. After serving as interim chancellor for the last 10 months, UAA's Green and Gold News sat down with Chancellor Siemers to talk about fully stepping into the role of chancellor, what's next for UAA and a few of her favorite things.

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    Ned Rozell selected for 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    April 03, 2026

    The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to share that the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence goes to Ned Rozell, a science writer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.

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    Frankie Dashiell named associate director of the Education Trust of Alaska

    April 03, 2026

    The Education Trust of Alaska is pleased to congratulate Frankie Dashiell on her promotion to Associate Director.

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    UAA hosts Alumni of Distinction Celebration 2026

    March 20, 2026

    Join UAA in celebrating the amazing achievements of the UAA Alumni of Distinction 2026. This event is open to the public and free to attend; rsvp required. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect, honor amazing achievements, and have a great time with fellow alumni and UAA-supporters.

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    UA president and UAF chancellor search updates

    March 20, 2026

    The UA presidential search and the UAF chancellor search are in full swing. The search committees have begun their review of candidate applications and are carefully evaluating a strong and diverse pool of applicants.