Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Dr. Cory Ortiz of UAS selected as Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellow
October 18, 2024
The Postsecondary State Career Technical Education Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE - Sponsored by ECMC Foundation strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) leadership by closing racial representation gaps and removing equity barriers to leadership advancement.
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Dr. Courtney Carothers of UAF receives Emmeline Moore Prize
October 18, 2024
Courtney Carothers, Ph.D. of the University of Alaska Fairbanks received the Emmeline Moore Prize at the American Fisheries Society (AFS) 154th Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
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UAF Career Services director appointed
October 04, 2024
April Jaillet has been appointed the new director of UAF Career Services, beginning Sept. 22. Jaillet holds two degrees from UAF (BM 2009, MA 2011).
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University of Alaska Southeast Professor to Receive Governor's Arts and Humanities Award
October 04, 2024
Dr. X̱'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of Alaska Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of Alaska Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities.
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The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development staff earn certifications
October 04, 2024
Two University of Alaska Center for Economic Development staff members, Richelle Johnson and Ian Mills, recently passed their Certified Economic Developer exams.
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Larry Hinzman to serve as the coordinator for the Arctic Leadership Initiative for the UA system
September 19, 2024
Hinzman served as the U.S. delegate and President of the International Arctic Science Committee, and as President and founder of the U.S. Permafrost Association and as a member of the National Academies of Sciences Polar Research Board.
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Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
September 06, 2024
Simmons, who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical-Community Psychology, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a faculty member and senior administrator at UAF. As the former Interior Alaska Campus director, Simmons oversaw faculty and staff while serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and state grants.
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General Counsel Matt Cooper to Depart UA after 13 Years of Service
September 06, 2024
General Counsel Matt Cooper is departing the University of Alaska at the end of September after nearly 13 years of service. President Pitney is grateful to GC Cooper for his service and dedication to UA, and, on behalf of the system, wishes him the best as he returns to private practice.
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Stephanie Crawford awarded 2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
September 06, 2024
University of Alaska Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the University of Alaska Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).
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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.