Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Employee spotlight: Sara Hannon named to 2026 ASCEND cohort
November 07, 2025
Sara Hannon, director of the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center at the University of 91直播Anchorage, has been selected to join the 2026 Advancing Simulation Careers and Empowering Next-Generation Development (ASCEND) cohort.
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French historian of linguistics studies Tlingit language and archives in Fulbright project at UAS
November 07, 2025
As a visiting scholar, Laplantine is examining archival materials on the Tlingit language and other North American languages, taking Tlingit language courses, and producing a documentary film to synthesize her findings.
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Dr. Jay Butler named dean of the UAA College of Health
November 07, 2025
University of 91直播Anchorage Provost Denise Runge has announced that Dr. Jay Butler will serve as the next dean of the UAA College of Health, beginning Dec. 28.
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UAA names Tanya Pont acting director of athletics
October 17, 2025
Pont, who is the school's executive director for university advancement, will replace Ryan Swartwood, who took the athletic director job in summer 2022.
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ALI Kicks Off New Year with Retreat, New Cohort, Award Activity
October 17, 2025
As the University of 91直播kicks off its second iteration of the Arctic Leadership Initiative (ALI), we're pleased to share highlights from the September retreat and introduce the talented group of awardees who will lead our program forward.
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UAS health information management program earns highest recognition from national accrediting agency
October 17, 2025
The University of 91直播Southeast Health Information Management program has been recognized as a program of distinction by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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UAF's Larry Hinzman named UArctic vice president for International Polar Year
October 17, 2025
Larry Hinzman, coordinator for the UA System's Arctic Leadership Initiative, has been named vice president for International Polar Year at the University of the Arctic, a global network of northern universities and research institutions.
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Featured Article: Best Ways to Save for Career Training After High School
October 17, 2025
Lael Oldmixon, executive director of the Education Trust of Alaska, recently authored a featured article for the College Savings Plans Network.
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October 03, 2025
The UAF Chancellor Search Committee has an update to share on the committee's recent progress.
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UAS School of Education Honored with National Frank Murray Leadership Award
October 03, 2025
The University of 91直播Southeast (UAS) School of Education has received the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement. UAS is the first institution in 91直播to receive this distinction, and is among a small group of providers nationwide to be recognized in this way.
