Announcements of ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF research scientist selected as Fulbright Scholar to Finland
June 21, 2024
Euskirchen is one of more than 800 U.S. citizens who will conduct research or teach abroad through the Fulbright Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fulbright is the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, operating in 160 countries worldwide.
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Diane O'Brien named director of the Institute of Arctic Biology
June 21, 2024
Diane O'Brien has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Arctic Biology. O'Brien, a professor of biology and wildlife, has served as interim director since 2021.
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ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett resigns
June 21, 2024
Two weeks ago, Board of Directors Chair Meg Nordale and ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã President Pitney accepted ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett's resignation, effective June 30, 2024.
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ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF NW Campus Director Barbara Amarok Retires
June 21, 2024
Barbara Amarok, Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus (ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF NW), retired on Friday, May 31. Amarok served as Director of the Nome-based campus since June 2019.
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CHRO Memry Dahl, ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation's Tlisa Northcutt Recognized as top women leaders in Alaska
June 07, 2024
ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Chief Human Resources Officer Memry Dahl and ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation Chief Donor Relations Officer Tlisa Northcutt have been recognized by the Women We Admire publication as "Top 50 Women Leaders of Alaska for 2024"
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2024 Staff Make Students Count Winners Honored
June 07, 2024
At the May 23 Board of Regents meeting, President Pitney recognized the winners of this year's "Staff Makes Student Count Awards," which celebrate staff from each university and the System Office who have made a difference in students' lives.
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Announcing Maggie Demers as ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation Director of Communications and PR
May 17, 2024
She began her career in development with ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãF in 2015 as a lead major gift officer and has since spent almost 10 years in this field. For the past few years, she has been providing support to the ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Foundation's principal gifts team.
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New Finance Manager announced by Education Trust of Alaska & ÁùºÏ²Ê»ã Scholars Program
May 17, 2024
Erin Morotti serves the Education Trust of Alaska as the Finance Manager, based in Fairbanks, AK. Originally from Southern California, she made her way to Alaska in 2000 as an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard.
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Matt Calhoun named new executive director for Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program
May 17, 2024
A graduate of ANSEP, former program assistant director, and associate professor of civil engineering at ÁùºÏ²Ê»ãA, Calhoun has led ANSEP as interim executive director since spring 2023.
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Dr. Terry Nelson named interim dean of the College of Business and Public Policy
May 17, 2024
Nelson has received numerous teaching and service awards. Recently, she was recognized for her leadership and community service in the 2023 YWCA Women of Achievement award.