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  • the four candidates for chancellor - two women on the left and two men on the right

    UAA chancellor finalist candidates & campus visit details

    September 05, 2025

    In January of 2025, UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell announced his intent to retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester. UA President Pat Pitney has named an interim chancellor to lead UAA upon Chancellor Parnell's retirement, and convened a search committee to guide the search for UAA's next permanent Chancellor.

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    University of Alaska launches nationwide search for next UAF chancellor

    September 05, 2025

    University of Alaska President Pat Pitney has announced the launch of a national search for the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the flagship research institution of the 91麻豆天美 system.

  • Through yellow flowers, the Rasmuson Hall building can be seen

    University of Alaska President Pitney Announces UAA Chancellor Finalists

    August 22, 2025

    President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected four finalists in the search for the next Chancellor of UAA. Each finalist will visit the Anchorage campus between September 8 and September 18, 2025, engaging with the UAA community through two days of meetings, tours and open forum events.

  • View from above the UAF engineering building in summer

    UAF pauses provost search until new chancellor is selected

    August 20, 2025

    Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga announced the decision on August 20. Dr. Charlene Stern will continue serving as interim provost, providing stability during the transition.

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    Wagaman named director of UAF Cooperative Extension Service

    August 20, 2025

    Jennifer Wagaman has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.

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    UAA Chancellor search update

    August 20, 2025

    The UAA Chancellor Search Committee met on Aug. 7 and recommended finalists to President Pitney. The finalists will be announced following President Pitney's review.

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    Knabe named UAF interim chief of staff

    August 20, 2025

    Longtime UAF leader Ali Knabe has been appointed to serve as interim chief of staff. Knabe, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for student affairs, will start her new position on Monday, Aug. 25.

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    Aim茅e Richards named senior project manager for workforce development

    August 08, 2025

    The UA Office of Workforce Development is pleased to announce that Aim茅e Richards has joined the team as Senior Project Manager to the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development.

  • A large group of family members in bathing suits standing in knee high water

    Living In Purpose: UA Foundation honors longtime UA advocate Jeff Cook

    August 08, 2025

    A former UA Regent, in 1990, Jeff became a representative on the UA Foundation Board of Directors (formerly trustees), serving until 2007. Jeff and Sue Cook have been generous to the university over the years and active in the community. This feature highlights the inspiration behind their philanthropy and engagement.

  • Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller

    2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence Awarded to Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller

    July 25, 2025

    The UA Foundation Board of Directors has selected Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller, Director of the University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN), as the recipient of the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.