Announcements of »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵsystem leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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UAA chancellor finalist candidates & campus visit details
September 05, 2025
In January of 2025, UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell announced his intent to retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester. »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵPresident Pat Pitney has named an interim chancellor to lead UAA upon Chancellor Parnell's retirement, and convened a search committee to guide the search for UAA's next permanent Chancellor.
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University of Alaska launches nationwide search for next UAF chancellor
September 05, 2025
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney has announced the launch of a national search for the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the flagship research institution of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵsystem.
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University of Alaska President Pitney Announces UAA Chancellor Finalists
August 22, 2025
President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected four finalists in the search for the next Chancellor of UAA. Each finalist will visit the Anchorage campus between September 8 and September 18, 2025, engaging with the UAA community through two days of meetings, tours and open forum events.
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UAF pauses provost search until new chancellor is selected
August 20, 2025
Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga announced the decision on August 20. Dr. Charlene Stern will continue serving as interim provost, providing stability during the transition.
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Wagaman named director of UAF Cooperative Extension Service
August 20, 2025
Jennifer Wagaman has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.
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August 20, 2025
The UAA Chancellor Search Committee met on Aug. 7 and recommended finalists to President Pitney. The finalists will be announced following President Pitney's review.
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Knabe named UAF interim chief of staff
August 20, 2025
Longtime UAF leader Ali Knabe has been appointed to serve as interim chief of staff. Knabe, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for student affairs, will start her new position on Monday, Aug. 25.
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Aimée Richards named senior project manager for workforce development
August 08, 2025
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵOffice of Workforce Development is pleased to announce that Aimée Richards has joined the team as Senior Project Manager to the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development.
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Living In Purpose: »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵFoundation honors longtime »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵadvocate Jeff Cook
August 08, 2025
A former »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵRegent, in 1990, Jeff became a representative on the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵFoundation Board of Directors (formerly trustees), serving until 2007. Jeff and Sue Cook have been generous to the university over the years and active in the community. This feature highlights the inspiration behind their philanthropy and engagement.
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2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence Awarded to Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller
July 25, 2025
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵFoundation Board of Directors has selected Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller, Director of the University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN), as the recipient of the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.