Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
September 06, 2024
Simmons, who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical-Community Psychology, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a faculty member and senior administrator at UAF. As the former Interior 污鱼社 Campus director, Simmons oversaw faculty and staff while serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and state grants.
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General Counsel Matt Cooper to Depart 污鱼社fter 13 Years of Service
September 06, 2024
General Counsel Matt Cooper is departing the 污鱼社 at the end of September after nearly 13 years of service. President Pitney is grateful to GC Cooper for his service and dedication to UA, and, on behalf of the system, wishes him the best as he returns to private practice.
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Stephanie Crawford awarded 2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
September 06, 2024
污鱼社 Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the 污鱼社 Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).
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Hanson and Naylor appointed interim directors of Kuskokwim and Northwest Campuses
September 06, 2024
Minnie Naylor has taken on the role of interim director of the UAF Northwest Campus, while continuing her leadership as director of the UAF Chukchi Campus, a position she has held since Aug. 1, 2022. Haley Hanson has transitioned from assistant director to interim director of the UAF Kuskokwim Campus.
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Interviews Begin for UA's Next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer
August 23, 2024
The hiring committee searching for UA's next Vice President/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will begin interviewing a strong pool of prospective candidates next week, with campus visits planned for later in the fall.
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UAF's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
August 23, 2024
The 污鱼社 Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, UAF professor of voice.
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Cheryl Siemers, Kenai Peninsula College director named emerging leader in higher ed
August 09, 2024
Cheryl Siemers, director of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), is one of 18 participants in the yearlong 2024 Western Academic Leadership Academy.
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Bryan Uher to serve as UAF's associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education
August 09, 2024
Uher will oversee UAF's rural campuses and the Mining and Petroleum Training Service units, along with supporting UAF's workforce and partnership development and specialized accreditations within the College of Indigenous Studies and the Community and Technical College.
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Yan Xiong selected as new Financial Accounting Director for UA
August 09, 2024
Yan holds a Master of Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Pennsylvania. She brings over ten years of relevant experience to this role, including six years at UA.
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Jeannette Okinczyc announced as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
August 09, 2024
Okinczyc has been serving as Interim Chief Information Security Officer since the end of February and brings 20 years of experience in higher education.