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Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.

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    Chief Human Resources Officer Memry Dahl to Retire in July

    June 06, 2025

    During her 3 years with the University, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Dahl has made significant contributions to the system and our human resources infrastructure while also serving as a senior advisor to President Pitney on the ÎçÒ¹AV Native Success Initiative (ANSI).

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    UAS appoints Dean of Education and Sitka Campus Director

    June 05, 2025

    ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast has appointed Dr. Carlee Simon as the Dean of the School of Education and Dr. Jeremy Rupp as the Sitka Campus Director.

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    UAF Chancellor White Announces Retirement at End of July 2025

    June 05, 2025

    During his tenure, UAF's external research portfolio more than doubled to over $200 million annually as he led the university through a series of challenges and returned the institution to enrollment growth over the last two years.

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    Kerynn Fisher appointed executive officer for UA Board of Regents

    June 05, 2025

    The position is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between the board, university administration, governmental entities, and the public. Fisher has served as special assistant to University of ÎçÒ¹AV President Pat Pitney since October 2020.

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    Recruitment now open for UAF provost and executive vice chancellor position

    June 05, 2025

    This position oversees all academic programs, fosters innovation and collaboration across disciplines, and supports the success of our students, faculty, and staff. The first applicant review will take place the week of Aug. 18, 2025.

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    2025 Staff Make Students Count winners honored

    June 05, 2025

    At the May 22 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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    University of ÎçÒ¹AV Foundation names Tlisa Northcutt for Primary Leadership Role

    May 16, 2025

    ÎçÒ¹AV Foundation Board of Directors and UA President Pat Pitney are pleased to announce that Tlisa Northcutt has been selected to serve in the dual-role of UA Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of ÎçÒ¹AV system.

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    Charlene Stern to serve as UAF interim provost

    May 16, 2025

    Dr. Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community, and Native education (VCRCNE), has agreed to serve as UAF's interim provost and executive vice chancellor while we conduct a national search for a permanent provost.

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    UAA seeks interim director for Kenai Peninsula College

    May 02, 2025

    Following the April 11 announcement that KPC Director Cheryl Siemers will serve as interim chancellor for UAA, Chancellor Sean Parnell is accepting letters of interest and nominations for the interim director role at Kenai Peninsula College.

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    UAA Interim Chancellor appointed

    May 02, 2025

    Cheryl currently serves as the director of UAA's Kenai Peninsula College (KPC). She has excellent leadership experience, understands and clearly articulates UAA's dual-mission, and has led enrollment growth at KPC. Cheryl will work alongside Chancellor Parnell during his transition and will begin as Interim Chancellor on May 17.