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Staff Make Students Count nominations now open

March 07, 2025

Every year, Staff Alliance members partner with Â鶹´«Ã½A, Â鶹´«Ã½F, Â鶹´«Ã½S, and System Office staff councils to honor staff who go above and beyond to support students in the university system. We need your help to learn who and how these hidden gems "Make Students Count."

Professor Vladimir Romanovsky Honored with 2025 IASC Medal

March 07, 2025

The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has awarded the 2025 IASC Medal to Professor Emeritus Vladimir Romanovsky, recognizing his exceptional and sustained contributions to Arctic science, particularly in permafrost research.

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.

Crone named director of Matanuska Experiment Farm

February 20, 2025

Nelson Crone, a longtime Alaskan and Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks graduate, has been named director of the Â鶹´«Ã½F Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer.

Lisa Slaba new executive assistant and advisor to Â鶹´«Ã½F 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 Â鶹´«Ã½F.

Governor Appoints Christine Resler to Â鶹´«Ã½ Board 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.

Katie Bender Named Director of Marketing and Communications at Â鶹´«Ã½A

February 07, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage has appointed Katie Bender, MPA '10, as the new Director of Marketing and Communications, effective February 25, 2025.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage Chancellor Parnell Announces Retirement at End of Spring Semester 2025

January 24, 2025

His retirement concludes four years of service to Â鶹´«Ã½A and the Â鶹´«Ã½. During his tenure, he emphasized Â鶹´«Ã½A'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.

Â鶹´«Ã½S 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.

Cost appointed as dean of Â鶹´«Ã½F School of Education

January 24, 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½F School of Education.