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.

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.

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.

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.

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.