Announcements of Â鶹´«Ã½ system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.

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  • Researcher recognized by peony industry

    February 06, 2020

    The Alaska Peony Growers Association awarded its Growers Cup to longtime Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks researcher Bob Van Veldhuizen. Members of the statewide association honored Van Veldhuizen during its winter conference, which ended Saturday in Fairbanks. The award recognizes individuals who provide key support to the peony industry.

  • Eloise Brown joins energy research teams

    February 03, 2020

    Eloise Petrone Brown has joined the Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center and Pacific Marine Energy Center teams. AHERC and PMEC are part of Â鶹´«Ã½F's Alaska Center for Energy and Power.

  • CBPP Dean Karen Markel departing Â鶹´«Ã½A next summer

    January 15, 2020

    Karen Markel, dean of the Â鶹´«Ã½A College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP), has accepted a job as dean of the College of Business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She will complete the academic year at Â鶹´«Ã½A and begin her new post in Colorado on July 6, 2020.

  • Jennifer Harris

    Jennifer Harris named Â鶹´«Ã½F's ACEP deputy director for operations

    January 15, 2020

    The Alaska Center for Energy and Power has named Jennifer Harris as the new deputy director of operations. Harris most recently served as the executive officer in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.

  • Kim Mahoney

    Kim Mahoney named Â鶹´«Ã½A Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities

    January 15, 2020

    Dr. Beverly Shuford, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, is pleased to announce that Kim Mahoney has accepted the permanent position of Â鶹´«Ã½A Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities.

  • Teri Cothren appointed associate vice president of workforce development

    December 16, 2019

    In May, Teri Cothren was promoted to associate vice president of workforce development at the Â鶹´«Ã½. She replaced Fred Villa, who retired earlier this year. "I feel privileged to work with university colleagues and partners around the state to help increase access to education for Alaskans," Cothren said. "It is inspiring to work with people who choose to dedicate their career to education and making Alaska a better place."

  • Julie Queen named vice chancellor for administrative services

    December 06, 2019

    I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Julie Queen as Â鶹´«Ã½F's Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. Julie is known across the university for her strategic approach to problem solving and commitment to engaging process improvement.

  • Â鶹´«Ã½F's Johnson named National Academy of Inventors fellow

    December 06, 2019

    Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks researcher Jerome Johnson is among the class of 168 new fellows recognized in 2019 by the National Academy of Inventors.

  • Samara Taber to serve as interim executive officer

    December 06, 2019

    Samara Taber has agreed to serve as the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks's interim executive officer beginning Jan. 6, 2020, while splitting duties as director of the Admissions Office. Taber will serve as a member of the Chancellor's Core Cabinet.

  • Â鶹´«Ã½F Vice Chancellor Evon Peter has announced his plan to pursue new opportunities

    December 02, 2019

    Vice Chancellor Evon Peter has announced his plan to pursue new opportunities and passions effective June 30, 2020. Peter was appointed by Chancellor Brian Rogers in July of 2014. He has been an innovative leader whose compassion and vision have grown the statewide impact of the Community and Technical College and the College of Rural and Community Development, even in the face of declining budgets.