Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New documentary film features ISER's prominent first director
June 17, 2022
Fischer arrived in Alaska in 1950 as a city planner. He immediately immersed himself in his community, and served the state in many capacities. In 1966, Fischer was recruited to be the Institute of Social, Economic and Government Research (ISEGR), now known as ISER and commonly referred to as "the institute of everything."
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Tammi Weaver
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Chief Treasury Office Tamera 'Tammi' Weaver who will be leaving the University of Alaska after 29 years of service.
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for CFO Myron Dosch
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Chief Financial Officer Myron Dosch who will be leaving the University of Alaska after 27 years of service.
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 full-board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz, who is retiring from his position as the University of Alaska Anchorage Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs after a distinguished career in leadership roles spanning three decades, including serving as Interim University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor in 2021.
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2022 UAS Faculty & Staff Excellence recognition
June 02, 2022
On Monday, May 2, UAS honored faculty at an event hosted by the Office of the Provost. Faculty Excellence Awards were presented and the designation of Faculty Emerita was bestowed on Professor Jan Straley.
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Dr. Debbie Craig selected as new dean for UAA College of Health
June 02, 2022
Following a successful national search, Dr. Debbie I. Craig has been selected as the new dean for College of Health at UAA.