Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Regents set Spring 2022 for presidential search; extend Pitney contract
February 05, 2021
As the University of Alaska continues to pursue budget stability and deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to share with you that the Board of Regents decided at its January 15 meeting to postpone the search for the next president until spring 2022 and extend President Pat Pitney's contract until the next president is named.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy names two appointments to the UA Board of Regents
February 05, 2021
On Wednesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced two appointments to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The appointees are Regent Dale Anderson, who has been re-appointed to an 8-year term, and new Regent Ralph Seekins, a well-known Fairbanks business owner, UAF business leader of the year [1990] and former state senator.
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From President Pitney: Our shared values on civility, respect and peaceful assembly
January 22, 2021
President Pat Pitney discusses UA's shared values on civility, respect and peaceful protest.
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Collaboration Message from the Chancellors
January 22, 2021
A joint message from the chancellors of UAA, UAF and UAS on collaboration.
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January 22, 2021
A message from HR and the United Academics Executive Board on the passing of Cyndee West.
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UAF's Cahill appointed to FAA's Drone Advisory Committee
January 08, 2021
UAF's Cathy Cahill has been named to a position on the Federal Aviation Administration's Drone Advisory Committee.
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UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen bids farewell
December 19, 2020
A farewell message from outgoing UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen.
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UArctic appoints new vice presidents
December 19, 2020
UAA official named vice president of UArctic.
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Chad Hutchison named director of State Relations
December 19, 2020
Chad Hutchison will join the UA team as the Director of State Relations as of Jan. 4.
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Pitney acknowledges passing of Dr. Terrence Cole
December 19, 2020
UA Interim President Pat Pitney reflects on the life and work of the late Dr. Terrence Cole who died last week at age 67.