Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.

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  • Dr. Carlee Simon portrait

    Carlee Simon named Interim Dean of the UAS School of Education

    May 26, 2023

    In her two-year appointment, Dr. Simon will lead the SOE in its mission to work cooperatively with PreK-12 schools and the community, as well as the faculty to identify, prepare, and strengthen effective teachers and administrators for sustained contributions to the education profession

  • Karen Carey

    Chancellor Karen Carey gifted with Tlingit name, adopted into Raven clan

    May 26, 2023

    Carey was gifted a Tlingit name during the UAS' annual Alaska Native Graduation Celebration and adopted into the Raven clan. Her name, Héide Shuwataaní, means "the one who opens doors."

  • Portrait of Brad Lobland

    Lobland to lead Signers Business Office

    May 26, 2023

    Brad Lobland will serve as the new director of the Signers Business Office.

  • Kara Axx

    Announcing the appointment of Kara Axx as the next Chief Procurement Officer

    May 05, 2023

    Kara Axx will be appointed the next Chief Procurement Officer for the University of Alaska on June 1, 2023. Kara has served in multiple roles during her 21 year career with the university. In every role, she has shown a commitment to leadership, customer service, and process improvement.

  • BOR Chair Ralph Seekins

    May Board of Regents meetings and public testimony

    May 05, 2023

    Later this month the UA Board of Regents will hold public testimony, committee meetings and a full board meeting in Fairbanks on May 23, 25, and 26 respectively. All meetings will be live streamed at www.alaska.edu/bor/live.

  • Alex Slivka portrait, black and white

    Appointment of Alex Slivka as UA Foundation CFO

    April 07, 2023

    Alex brings more than 40 years of experience in finance and financial markets to the UA Foundation. In addition to his impressive professional background, Alex has demonstrated a deep commitment to community engagement throughout his career.

  • Jessica Black outdoor portrait

    Jessica Black appointed UAF associate vice chancellor

    April 07, 2023

    UAF Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern has appointed Jessica Black as associate vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education effective March 26, 2023.

  • Portrait of Bridget Weiss

    Bridget Weiss to serve as ACEC Liaison

    February 17, 2023

    Bridget Weiss has been selected as the new liaison for the Alaska College of Education Consortium (ACEC). As the Liaison, Bridget will be working directly with each of the three schools of education.

  • A photo of the UAS campus entry sign

    UAS Chancellor search update

    February 17, 2023

    The UAS Chancellor Search Committee (as of 2/14) is preparing its memo with recommendations to President Pitney following our recent campus visits by all of the candidates.

  • UAS Juneau campus scenic shot with whale sculpture in courtyard

    Campus visits from UAS Chancellor candidates

    February 03, 2023

    The campus visits for the UAS Chancellor Candidates continue through next week. So 4 of 5 candidates have visited the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses.