Save the Date: Nov. 8 Systemwide Town Hall with President Pat Pitney

November 04, 2022

All staff, students and faculty across the University of Alaska system are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney on Tuesday, November 8, from 1-2 p.m via Zoom or by watching the livestream on the UA President's communications page.

First National welcomes Pat Pitney to board of directors

October 22, 2022

First National Bank Alaska announced University of Alaska President Pat Pitney as the newest addition to the bank's Board of Directors.

Pitney delivers address at Alaska Federation of Natives

October 21, 2022

The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples.

UAS Announces new Dean of Students Nathan Bodenstadt

September 16, 2022

After a nationwide search, UAS has appointed Nathan Bodenstadt as the new Dean of Students. Nathan has been serving as our Director of Housing and Dining ÍáƬÐÇÇòS, and has 10 years of professional experience on the Juneau campus.

UA CFO position out for national recruitment

September 16, 2022

AGB Search, a national professional recruitment service, recently posted the vice president/ chief financial officer (VP/CFO) position for the UA System. The VP/ CFO reports to the president and plays a key role in stewarding, growing, and creating financial sustainability to support the delivery of the university's mission.

Announcing the appointment of Benjamin Shier as UA's CITO

September 02, 2022

Benjamin Shier has been appointed to serve as the UA system's Chief Information Technology Officer. He will begin his role on Monday Sept. 26. Shier brings extensive technology and management experience.

Announcing Interim Chief Finance Officer Richard Schweigert

September 02, 2022

Richard Schweigert will join the University of Alaska on Sept. 7 as the Interim Chief Finance Officer (CFO). He most recently served as the CFO at Colorado State University System and has substantial financial and higher education experience.

Nickole Conley named UAF Chief of Staff

August 19, 2022

As a result of a recent assessment of UAF Executive Officer Nickole Conley's job duties, her working title has been changed to UAF Chief of Staff (CoS).

Naylor appointed as Chukchi Campus interim director

August 19, 2022

Minnie Naylor has been appointed to serve as the interim director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue.

Cassidy Hobbs named Assistant Director of Federal Relations for D.C. office

July 22, 2022

The former legislative aid for Sen. Murkowski will be maintaining communication and relationships with federal officials, sharing UA's priorities, and monitoring and sharing information with key stakeholders regarding relevant legislation or agency decisions that may affect the university system.