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President Pitney reflects on her journey to Alaska and leadership at Å®Óźϼ¯ in podcast interview

February 20, 2026

President Pat Pitney joins Rep. Andrew Gray on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast to discuss her upbringing, Olympic gold medal, journey to Alaska and leadership of the University of Alaska system.

Å®Óźϼ¯ Board of Regents approve resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown of Å®Óźϼ¯S

February 19, 2026

At the February 19 full board meeting in Dillingham, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown, Å®Óźϼ¯S Associate Vice Chancellor for Alaska Native Programs & Preparing Indigenous Teachers and Administrators for Alaska Schools (PITAAS) Director.

IARC director tapped to lead Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute

February 19, 2026

Hajo Eicken, director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, has been selected as scientific director at Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.

Evan Steinberg appointed Å®Óźϼ¯A's new strategic engagement and government relations officer

February 19, 2026

The University of Alaska Anchorage has appointed Evan Steinberg as its new Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer, bringing to the university a seasoned public policy professional with experience spanning local, state and federal government.

Leadership Transitions in Workforce Development and Academic Affairs

February 19, 2026

The Å®Óźϼ¯ Office is pleased to announce two related leadership transitions that will strengthen our statewide workforce development and student recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts.

Land Management announces staff transition in research permitting

February 06, 2026

Å®Óźϼ¯ Land Management shared an update following the retirement of Dian Siegfried from its Fairbanks office.

Å®Óźϼ¯F Alumni Association honors former Å®Óźϼ¯ regent John Davies, among others

February 06, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association has named former Å®Óźϼ¯ regent John Davies and broadcaster Bruce Cech as its 2026 award recipients, recognizing their exceptional achievements.

Å®Óźϼ¯F Chancellor search resumes with WittKieffer

February 06, 2026

The Å®Óźϼ¯F chancellor recruitment has relaunched, effective Monday, Jan. 26, with WittKieffer, a nationally recognized executive search firm that is also leading the search for a new Å®Óźϼ¯ president.

Lily Hope, master Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver and Å®Óźϼ¯S adjunct professor, receives 2026 United States Artists fellowship

February 06, 2026

In addition to teaching at Å®Óźϼ¯S, Lily directs Wooshkindein Da.aat Lily Hope Weaver Studio, where she creates monumental robes, teaches intergenerational weaving and leads community-centered projects.

President Pitney appoints interim chief human resources officer Nickole Conley to permanent role

January 23, 2026

President Pat Pitney has appointed interim chief human resources officer (CHRO) Nickole Conley to serve in the position permanently. Conley has served as interim since July, and brings nearly two decades of experience at Å®Óźϼ¯ in HR, finance, and strategic planning to the role.