New leadership appointments in administrative services at UAA

March 20, 2020

Beverly C. Shuford, Ph.D., C.P.A., vice chancellor for administrative services, at the University of Alaska Anchorage, announced new leadership appointments in administrative services.

Gabrielle Russell named as Indigenous student service manager

March 12, 2020

Gabrielle Russell has accepted the new Indigenous student service manager position in the College of Rural and Community Development.

Sarah Stanley named faculty fellow in assessment and accreditation

March 05, 2020

Sarah Stanley is the newly appointed faculty fellow in assessment and accreditation at UAF. Previously, she served as faculty community support on the Provost's Faculty Development Team.

Mike Hostina announces retirement

March 05, 2020

Mike Hostina, general counsel for the University of Alaska, announced his retirement during the February Board of Regents meeting. Hostina will step down at the end of May.

Victoria Smith named regional College Board fellow

February 21, 2020

Victoria Smith, director of Student Support Services, has been named a regional fellow of the College Board.

Nycolett Ripley selected as UAF Human Resources Sr. Business Partner

February 21, 2020

UA Chief Human Resources Officer Steve Patin announced this week that Nycolett Ripley has been selected to serve the University of Alaska Fairbanks as its Human Resources Senior Business Partner. In this role, Ripley will serve the UAF administration, staff, and faculty as a functional expert, liaison, consultant and point of contact in direct contact and coordination with the UA Human Resources Team.

Gordon Kruse receives distinguished scientist award

February 17, 2020

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has awarded Gordon Kruse the first Terry Quinn II Distinguished Scientist Award. Kruse is a fisheries researcher and a University of Alaska Fairbanks professor emeritus of fisheries and ocean sciences.

Doug Schrage wins statewide fire chief award

February 11, 2020

Douglas Schrage, UAF's fire chief, is this year's recipient of the Warren B. Cummings Fire Chief of the Year Award. Schrage received the award in early February at the Alaska Fire Chiefs Leadership Symposium in Juneau.

Artist, founder of UAF Native Art Center Ron Sengungetuk passes away

February 07, 2020

Iñupiaq artist Ronald Senungetuk, 87, passed away on Jan. 21, 2020 at his home in Homer. He was a world renowned sculptor, silversmith and wood carver, who also had massive cultural influence as an artist, educator and mentor. The University of Alaska Fairbanks conferred emeritus status on Senungetuk when he retired as head of the Art Department in 1986, and awarded him an honorary doctorate of fine arts in 2015.

Researcher recognized by peony industry

February 06, 2020

The Alaska Peony Growers Association awarded its Growers Cup to longtime University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Bob Van Veldhuizen. Members of the statewide association honored Van Veldhuizen during its winter conference, which ended Saturday in Fairbanks. The award recognizes individuals who provide key support to the peony industry.