Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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UAA professor wins national Future Leaders Award
April 17, 2026
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award honors the legacy of an educator known for expanding access to higher education and championing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. UAA assistant professor Jessica Ross is among this year's recipients.
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Presidential Search Update - April 3, 2026
April 03, 2026
The UA Presidential Search Committee concluded its scheduled Zoom interviews on Thursday, April 2. Following these confidential discussions, the committee has identified select candidates to advance to the next stage of the search process.
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Q&A with UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers
April 03, 2026
Cheryl Siemers was announced as UAA's chancellor by University of 91直播President Pitney earlier this month. After serving as interim chancellor for the last 10 months, UAA's Green and Gold News sat down with Chancellor Siemers to talk about fully stepping into the role of chancellor, what's next for UAA and a few of her favorite things.
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Ned Rozell selected for 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
April 03, 2026
The University of 91直播Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to share that the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence goes to Ned Rozell, a science writer at the University of 91直播Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.
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Frankie Dashiell named associate director of the Education Trust of Alaska
April 03, 2026
The Education Trust of 91直播is pleased to congratulate Frankie Dashiell on her promotion to Associate Director.
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UAA hosts Alumni of Distinction Celebration 2026
March 20, 2026
Join UAA in celebrating the amazing achievements of the UAA Alumni of Distinction 2026. This event is open to the public and free to attend; rsvp required. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect, honor amazing achievements, and have a great time with fellow alumni and UAA-supporters.
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UA president and UAF chancellor search updates
March 20, 2026
The UA presidential search and the UAF chancellor search are in full swing. The search committees have begun their review of candidate applications and are carefully evaluating a strong and diverse pool of applicants.
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UAS announces Jacqueline Tagaban as new associate vice chancellor for PITAAS
March 20, 2026
Jacqueline Tagaban began her position as associate vice chancellor for 91直播Native programs and director of PITAAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska's Schools) on March 9.
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UAS to honor four Southeast 91直播leaders with honorary degrees, Meritorious Service Award
March 20, 2026
91直播Native culture-bearers, a sustainable tourism innovator, and an advocate for victims and survivors will receive the university's highest honors.
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UA President Pitney appoints Interim UAA Chancellor Siemers to permanent role
March 06, 2026
UA President Pat Pitney announced on Wednesday that she has appointed Interim UAA Chancellor Dr. Cheryl Siemers to serve in the position permanently, effective March 8. Chancellor Siemers has served as interim since May 2025, and brings decades of post-secondary education experience to the role.