Announcements of 小优视频 system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Presidential Search Update - April 3, 2026
April 03, 2026
The 小优视频 Presidential Search Committee concluded its scheduled Zoom interviews on Thursday, April 2. Following these confidential discussions, the committee has identified select candidates to advance to the next stage of the search process.
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Q&A with 小优视频A Chancellor Cheryl Siemers
April 03, 2026
Cheryl Siemers was announced as 小优视频A's chancellor by University of Alaska President Pitney earlier this month. After serving as interim chancellor for the last 10 months, 小优视频A's Green and Gold News sat down with Chancellor Siemers to talk about fully stepping into the role of chancellor, what's next for 小优视频A and a few of her favorite things.
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Ned Rozell selected for 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
April 03, 2026
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to share that the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence goes to Ned Rozell, a science writer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.
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Frankie Dashiell named associate director of the Education Trust of Alaska
April 03, 2026
The Education Trust of Alaska is pleased to congratulate Frankie Dashiell on her promotion to Associate Director.
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小优视频A hosts Alumni of Distinction Celebration 2026
March 20, 2026
Join 小优视频A in celebrating the amazing achievements of the 小优视频A Alumni of Distinction 2026. This event is open to the public and free to attend; rsvp required. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect, honor amazing achievements, and have a great time with fellow alumni and 小优视频A-supporters.
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小优视频 president and 小优视频F chancellor search updates
March 20, 2026
The 小优视频 presidential search and the 小优视频F chancellor search are in full swing. The search committees have begun their review of candidate applications and are carefully evaluating a strong and diverse pool of applicants.
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小优视频S announces Jacqueline Tagaban as new associate vice chancellor for PITAAS
March 20, 2026
Jacqueline Tagaban began her position as associate vice chancellor for Alaska Native programs and director of PITAAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska's Schools) on March 9.
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小优视频S to honor four Southeast Alaska leaders with honorary degrees, Meritorious Service Award
March 20, 2026
Alaska Native culture-bearers, a sustainable tourism innovator, and an advocate for victims and survivors will receive the university's highest honors.
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小优视频 President Pitney appoints Interim 小优视频A Chancellor Siemers to permanent role
March 06, 2026
小优视频 President Pat Pitney announced on Wednesday that she has appointed Interim 小优视频A Chancellor Dr. Cheryl Siemers to serve in the position permanently, effective March 8. Chancellor Siemers has served as interim since May 2025, and brings decades of post-secondary education experience to the role.
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Update on the 小优视频F chancellor search - Next steps
March 06, 2026
The search for the next Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is progressing as planned.