UA Leadership

Steve Patin to lead Human Resources at the University of Alaska

October 14, 2019

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen announced today that Steven J. Patin has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the university and will assume his new position on Oct. 25. Patin, who succeeds Keli Hite-McGee, currently is vice president at Alaska Communications overseeing all aspects of the company's customer service functions. He leads the field operations, information technology, and the corporate program management teams.

Peter Stortz named to 4-H Hall of Fame

October 10, 2019

Retired Palmer 4-H agent Peter Stortz will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 11, becoming the sixth Alaskan to receive that honor. The Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers, Cooperative Extension Service professionals, staff and others who made a significant impact on the 4-H youth program at the local, state or national level.

Stephen Jewett wins diving lifetime achievement award

October 08, 2019

Stephen C. Jewett will receive the 2019 American Academy of Underwater Sciences Scientific Diving Lifetime Achievement award. Jewett is a research professor emeritus at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. He retired in 2015 after 42 years of service.

Chapin to receive 2019 Volvo Environment Prize

October 07, 2019

University of Alaska Fairbanks professor emeritus and ecologist Terry Chapin has been named the 2019 recipient of the Volvo Environment Prize.

Human Resources leadership transitions

October 05, 2019

University of Alaska Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Keli Hite McGee's last day is Friday, Oct. 4.

Founder of the Alaska Native Language Center Michael Krauss honored with memorial on Sept. 22

September 20, 2019

The University of Alaska Fairbanks professor who literally put Alaska Native languages on the map passed away last month near his son's house outside of Boston. Michael Kruass was one of the world's foremost scholars of Alaska Native languages and their history and structure.

Terlynn Olds named executive senior associate director of UAF athletics

September 18, 2019

Keith Champagne, vice chancellor for student affairs and athletics, announced that Terlynn Olds will now serve as the executive senior associate director for the Alaska Nanooks.

UAF announces 2019 Usibelli Award recipients

September 06, 2019

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the winners of the 2019 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Service and Research Awards.

Mark Herrmann receives Bullock Prize

September 06, 2019

The University of Alaska Foundation has selected Mark Herrmann as recipient of the 2019 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. Herrmann is dean of UAF's School of Management and a faculty member for more than 25 years. The Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence is the Foundation's most prestigious award.

Alaska author Linda Schandelmeier wins national award

September 06, 2019

Alaska author and UAF graduate Linda Schandelmeier has won the 2019 WILLA Literary Award for her book of poems "Coming Out of Nowhere," published in 2018 by the University of Alaska Press. This nationally recognized award honors the best each year in literature, featuring women's or girls' stories set in the West.