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Kenai Peninsula College announces new director

June 19, 2026

Å®Óźϼ¯A Provost Denise Runge recently announced Karen Davis O'Hara as the new Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) director.

Kristen Majocha to serve as dean of the School of Career Education for the University of Alaska Southeast

June 19, 2026

On June 15, Kristen Majocha, Ph.D., joined Å®Óźϼ¯S as dean of the School of Career Education. Majocha most recently served as dean of students and Title IX coordinator at IḷisaÄ¡vik College.

University of Alaska selects Col. Russell Vander Lugt, Ph.D., to serve as next University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor

June 05, 2026

Aviation Brigade Commander at Ft. Wainwright, long-time Alaskan brings executive leadership, academic, Arctic expertise to America’s Arctic University.

Photos from the May Board of Regents meeting at Å®Óźϼ¯A

June 05, 2026

The Å®Óźϼ¯ Board of Regents gathered at Å®Óźϼ¯A in May, bringing together regents, university leadership, students, and community members for a multi-day meeting focused on stability, student success and workforce partnerships.

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.