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).

Naylor appointed as Chukchi Campus interim director

August 19, 2022

Minnie Naylor has been appointed to serve as the interim director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue.

Cassidy Hobbs named Assistant Director of Federal Relations for D.C. office

July 22, 2022

The former legislative aid for Sen. Murkowski will be maintaining communication and relationships with federal officials, sharing UA's priorities, and monitoring and sharing information with key stakeholders regarding relevant legislation or agency decisions that may affect the university system.

Dr. Dennis Humphrey appointed interim director of Prince William Sound College

July 22, 2022

In addition to Humphrey's leadership experience in an academic environment, the search committee noted his knowledge of Valdez, PWSC and the community, his ability to network and build relationships, and his interest in providing a stable, certain path forward for the college.

Jennifer Tilbury appointed as UAF Associate Vice Provost of Student Success

July 08, 2022

Jennifer Tilbury has been appointed as UAF Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, effective July 1, 2022. In her new role, she will work to develop and direct short and long range initiatives related to student success and retention.

Bryan Hoppough announced as new UAF HR senior business partner

July 08, 2022

University of Alaska Human Resources has selected Bryan Hoppough to serve in the role as the UAF senior business partner (SBP). In this role he also serves as the senior business partner for System Office employees in Fairbanks.

Dash Hillgartner appointed UAS Director of Admissions

July 08, 2022

Dashiell "Dash" Hillgartner was appointed as the new UAS Director of Admissions beginning July 1. Dash has worked for UAS since 2019 as the Exchange & Study Abroad Coordinator.

Dr. David Tallmon of UAS Receives Fulbright Award for 2022-2023

June 17, 2022

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce that Dr. David Tallmon, Professor of Biology, has received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for his work in "Population Genetics: Identifying the Genetic Basis of Pink Salmon Adaptation Using Population Genomics" for the 2022-2023 academic year.

UAA announces new vice chancellors for student affairs and administrative services

June 17, 2022

Familiar faces with years of experience at UAA will fill two key leadership positions as Chancellor Sean Parnell announces the newest additions to his cabinet following comprehensive search processes to fill the vice chancellor for student affairs and vice chancellor for administrative services positions.

Swartwood named Athletic Director

June 17, 2022

The University of Alaska Anchorage announced that Ryan Swartwood has been named Athletic Director after serving as the Interim Athletic Director for the past seven months.