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    UAS Chancellor search update

    February 17, 2023

    The UAS Chancellor Search Committee (as of 2/14) is preparing its memo with recommendations to President Pitney following our recent campus visits by all of the candidates.

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    Campus visits from UAS Chancellor candidates

    February 03, 2023

    The campus visits for the UAS Chancellor Candidates continue through next week. So 4 of 5 candidates have visited the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses.

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    Announcing Luke Fulp as the Chief Financial Officer for the UA system

    January 20, 2023

    Fulp brings 20 years of experience supporting public education systems.

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    The UAS Chancellor Search Website has been Updated

    January 20, 2023

    The website now includes CVs and cover letters to learn more about each candidate, a schedule of events, a link for submitting anonymous questions for the candidate presentations, and open forum.

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    University of Alaska Foundation Announces New Directors

    December 16, 2022

    During its December 15 meeting, the University of Alaska Foundation board of directors elected five new board members and extended the terms of three others. The board received an update on the University system's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, and heard of major impacts from recent philanthropic gifts made to University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast.

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    Jonathon Taylor to lead UA public affairs

    December 16, 2022

    Jonathon Taylor will be the University of Alaska system's next director of public affairs. Jonathon will assume the position on January 17, succeeding Robbie Graham who is exiting due to moving out of state.

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    UAS chancellor search process December update

    December 02, 2022

    The process has entered the interview stage. Check the website for dates and more information.

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    Alaska 529 Finalist for Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Gold Pan Award

    December 01, 2022

    Alaska 529 was recognized as a finalist during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's 65th Annual Gold Pan Awards on Friday, November 18, 2022.

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    President Pitney November Town Hall Overview and Recording

    November 19, 2022

    On November 8, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney held a virtual Town Hall with staff, students and faculty from across the university system. The Town Hall was held in advance of the November Board of Regents meeting, and featured budget updates, leadership announcements and other issues.

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    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.