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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.

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    Update on the UAS Chancellor Search

    November 04, 2022

    UAS Chancellor search committee co-chairs, Jennifer Ward and John Pugh, announced in an email to the UAS community that 40 applications were received for the position, and 25 passed the preliminary screening.

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    Save the Date: Nov. 8 Systemwide Town Hall with President Pat Pitney

    November 04, 2022

    All staff, students and faculty across the University of Alaska system are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney on Tuesday, November 8, from 1-2 p.m via Zoom or by watching the livestream on the UA President's communications page.

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    First National welcomes Pat Pitney to board of directors

    October 22, 2022

    First National Bank Alaska announced University of Alaska President Pat Pitney as the newest addition to the bank's Board of Directors.

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    Pitney delivers address at Alaska Federation of Natives

    October 21, 2022

    The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples.