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  • portrait of Harry need - a man with short hair smiles at the camera

    Harry Need, CFRE, named philanthropy professional of the year

    November 18, 2022

    Congratulations to Harry Need, CFRE, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services at the University of Alaska Foundation. Today he was named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy.

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    Update on the UAS Chancellor Search

    November 04, 2022

    UAS Chancellor search committee co-chairs, Jennifer Ward and John Pugh, announced in an email to the UAS community that 40 applications were received for the position, and 25 passed the preliminary screening.

  • Pat Pitney, a gray-haired woman with short hair, sits outside amidst greenery. She wears a pink sweater and pearl necklace as she smiles at something in the distance.

    Save the Date: Nov. 8 Systemwide Town Hall with President Pat Pitney

    November 04, 2022

    All staff, students and faculty across the University of Alaska system are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney on Tuesday, November 8, from 1-2 p.m via Zoom or by watching the livestream on the UA President's communications page.

  • First National Bank Alaska 1922-2022 100 Years

    First National welcomes Pat Pitney to board of directors

    October 22, 2022

    First National Bank Alaska announced University of Alaska President Pat Pitney as the newest addition to the bank's Board of Directors.

  • Pitney and UA Alaska Native leaders

    Pitney delivers address at Alaska Federation of Natives

    October 21, 2022

    The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples.

  • Nathan Bodenstadt outdoor portrait

    UAS Announces new Dean of Students Nathan Bodenstadt

    September 16, 2022

    After a nationwide search, UAS has appointed Nathan Bodenstadt as the new Dean of Students. Nathan has been serving as our Director of Housing and Dining for UAS, and has 10 years of professional experience on the Juneau campus.

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    UA CFO position out for national recruitment

    September 16, 2022

    AGB Search, a national professional recruitment service, recently posted the vice president/ chief financial officer (VP/CFO) position for the UA System. The VP/ CFO reports to the president and plays a key role in stewarding, growing, and creating financial sustainability to support the delivery of the university's mission.

  • Benjamin Shire

    Announcing the appointment of Benjamin Shier as UA's CITO

    September 02, 2022

    Benjamin Shier has been appointed to serve as the UA system's Chief Information Technology Officer. He will begin his role on Monday Sept. 26. Shier brings extensive technology and management experience.

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    Announcing Interim Chief Finance Officer Richard Schweigert

    September 02, 2022

    Richard Schweigert will join the University of Alaska on Sept. 7 as the Interim Chief Finance Officer (CFO). He most recently served as the CFO at Colorado State University System and has substantial financial and higher education experience.

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    Nickole Conley named UAF Chief of Staff

    August 19, 2022

    As a result of a recent assessment of UAF Executive Officer Nickole Conley's job duties, her working title has been changed to UAF Chief of Staff (CoS).