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Å®Óźϼ¯ Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for outgoing President Pat Pitney

May 22, 2026

At the May 21 full board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Å®Óźϼ¯ President Pat Pitney, who served as interim president starting in 2020 and as permanent president of the system since 2022.

Å®Óźϼ¯ Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Interim Å®Óźϼ¯F Chancellor Mike Sfraga

May 22, 2026

At the May 21 full board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Interim University of Alaska Fairbanks (Å®Óźϼ¯F) Chancellor Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), who has served in the role since July 2025.

Å®Óźϼ¯F Chancellor search update

May 22, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor search continues to move forward as planned. Following finalist on-campus visits, WittKieffer is currently conducting comprehensive background and reference checks as part of the next phase of the process.

Kodiak College names interim director as longtime leader transitions to new Å®Óźϼ¯ role

May 22, 2026

Kodiak College has named Jackie Cason as interim director as Jacelyn Keys transitions to a new role within the University of Alaska system.

2026 Staff Make Students Count winners honored

May 22, 2026

At the May 20 Board of Regents meeting, President Pitney recognized the winners of this year's "Staff Makes Student Count Awards," which celebrate staff from each university and the System Office who have made a difference in students' lives.

ALI Marks a Season of Milestones: Retreats, Summits, and a New Cohort of Arctic Leaders

May 01, 2026

Spring 2026 brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a moment it has been building toward since its founding: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle, a gathering of the full ALI community in Anchorage, and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars who will carry the initiative forward.

Å®Óźϼ¯F chancellor finalists, campus visit dates announced

May 01, 2026

Four finalists will visit Fairbanks and the Troth Yeddha' Campus the week of May 4-8. Each will spend a day meeting with various campus groups and will participate in two open forums in the Schaible Auditorium and online.

Kenai Peninsula College announces passing of former director Gary J. Turner

April 17, 2026

Turner served as KPC director from 2002 until his retirement in 2021, leading the college for nearly two decades.

Å®Óźϼ¯A 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. Å®Óźϼ¯A assistant professor Jessica Ross is among this year's recipients.

Presidential Search Update - April 3, 2026

April 03, 2026

The Å®Óźϼ¯ 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.