UA Leadership

Hanson and Naylor appointed interim directors of Kuskokwim and Northwest Campuses

September 06, 2024

Minnie Naylor has taken on the role of interim director of the UAF Northwest Campus, while continuing her leadership as director of the UAF Chukchi Campus, a position she has held since Aug. 1, 2022. Haley Hanson has transitioned from assistant director to interim director of the UAF Kuskokwim Campus.

Interviews Begin for UA's Next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer

August 23, 2024

The hiring committee searching for UA's next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will begin interviewing a strong pool of prospective candidates next week, with campus visits planned for later in the fall.

UAF's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

August 23, 2024

The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, UAF professor of voice.

Cheryl Siemers, Kenai Peninsula College director named emerging leader in higher ed

August 09, 2024

Cheryl Siemers, director of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), is one of 18 participants in the yearlong 2024 Western Academic Leadership Academy.

Bryan Uher to serve as UAF's associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education

August 09, 2024

Uher will oversee UAF's rural campuses and the Mining and Petroleum Training Service units, along with supporting UAF's workforce and partnership development and specialized accreditations within the College of Indigenous Studies and the Community and Technical College.

Yan Xiong selected as new Financial Accounting Director for UA

August 09, 2024

Yan holds a Master of Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Pennsylvania. She brings over ten years of relevant experience to this role, including six years at UA.

Jeannette Okinczyc announced as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

August 09, 2024

Okinczyc has been serving as Interim Chief Information Security Officer since the end of February and brings 20 years of experience in higher education.

Dr. Alisa Alexander appointed director of UAF Center for One Health Research

July 26, 2024

The UAF College of Indigenous Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alisa Alexander as the new director of the Center for One Health Research, effective July 1, 2024.

Tom Hough appointed executive director of UAF University Advancement

July 26, 2024

Tom Hough has been appointed as the executive director of UAF University Advancement. In this role, he will lead UAF's development, alumni relations, communications and marketing activities. Hough's first day will be July 28, 2024.

Tlisa A. Northcutt, CFRE, appointed Interim University of Alaska Foundation President

July 12, 2024

The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Tlisa Northcutt as interim president of the UA Foundation and chief development officer for the UA system, effective July 1, 2024, following the resignation of President Tod A. Burnett.