Announcements of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵsystem leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Jill Faudree receives distinguished teaching award
February 20, 2025
Mathematics faculty, Jill Faudree has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award for the Pacific Northwest Section of the Mathematical Association of America.
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Crone named director of Matanuska Experiment Farm
February 20, 2025
Nelson Crone, a longtime Alaskan and University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate, has been named director of the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer.
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Lisa Slaba new executive assistant and advisor to °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ chancellor
February 07, 2025
In this role, Slaba reports directly to Chancellor Daniel White and provides in-depth assistance to the chancellor on the administration and operations of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ.
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Governor Appoints Christine Resler to °ÅÀÖÊÓƵBoard of Regents
February 07, 2025
She currently serves as President and CEO of ASRC Energy Services (AES), the largest energy solutions company in Alaska and a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. Her term will run from 2025 to 2033.
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Katie Bender Named Director of Marketing and Communications at UAA
February 07, 2025
The University of Alaska Anchorage has appointed Katie Bender, MPA '10, as the new Director of Marketing and Communications, effective February 25, 2025.
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January 24, 2025
His retirement concludes four years of service to UAA and the University of Alaska. During his tenure, he emphasized UAA's role as a key educator of Alaska's workforce while maintaining affordability and accessibility for students. In retirement, he plans to spend more time with family and friends, research, write, and continue coaching and teaching emerging leaders.
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UAS Professor X̱'unei Lance Twitchell Nominated for Emmy Award
January 24, 2025
Dr. Twitchell is a writer and advisor for the animated PBS Kids program Molly of Denali, nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the third annual Children's & Family Emmy® Awards. The awards ceremonies are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 15, 2025.
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Cost appointed as dean of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ School of Education
January 24, 2025
University of Alaska Fairbanks Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash has appointed Douglas Cost to serve as the dean of the School of Education. Cost is currently an associate professor and chair of the secondary education program in the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ School of Education.
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University of Alaska Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role
January 10, 2025
Based in Alaska, with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, this role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to shape and expand philanthropy across the university system in support of its mission and priorities.
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Dr. Carlee Simon Appointed Dean of the UAS School of Education
January 10, 2025
The University of Alaska Southeast has appointed Dr. Carlee Simon as the Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Simon has been serving as interim dean. During that time, she has guided the school through the CAEP accreditation process. Her work has focused on fostering student success and strengthening community engagement.