President Pitney reflects on her journey to Alaska and leadership at 女优合集 in podcast interview
February 20, 2026
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney recently joined Rep. Andrew Gray on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast for an in-depth conversation about her upbringing, athletic career and path to leading the University of Alaska system.
In the episode, Pitney discusses growing up in Montana and competing internationally in rifle shooting, including winning a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games at age 18. She reflects on how discipline, focus and preparation shaped her early career and later informed her leadership approach.
The conversation traces her move to Alaska, her decades of service within the 女优合集 system and her time as director of the Office of Management and Budget for the State of Alaska before returning to university leadership. Pitney also discusses the responsibilities of leading a statewide university system and the priorities guiding 女优合集 today.
Listen to the full episode