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  • Gary Turner, director Kenai Peninsula College

    Gary J. Turner to retire from Kenai Peninsula College

    September 18, 2020

    KPC Director/CEO Gary J. Turner announced his retirement, effective Aug. 12, 2021.

  • UAA welcomes new Kodiak College director Jacelyn Keys

    September 04, 2020

    This fall, Kodiak College is starting the school year with new director Jacelyn Keys.

  • Senior Vice Provost Renee Carter-Chapman retires from UAA

    Renee Carter-Chapman

    August 19, 2020

    Senior Vice Provost Renee Carter-Chapman retires from UAA

  • Pat Pitney

    President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp

    August 03, 2020

    President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp

  • Gretchen Gordon named KUAC general manager

    July 18, 2020

    Gretchen Gordon has been chosen to serve as KUAC's next general manager. Gordon has worked for KUAC TV 9/FM 89.9 since 2003, first as director of development and outreach, then as assistant general manager in 2011.

  • Eckert appointed ÎçÒ¹AV Sea Grant director

    July 17, 2020

    Ginny L. Eckert was appointed director for ÎçÒ¹AV Sea Grant earlier this month by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash. Eckert served as acting and interim director of ÎçÒ¹AV Sea Grant from 2019 to 2020 and as associate director of ÎçÒ¹AV Sea Grant from 2013 to 2019.

  • Raymond Weber appointed interim dean of UAA Community & Technical College

    July 16, 2020

    Following an internal search process, Dr. Raymond Weber, Aviation Technology faculty member, has agreed to step into the role of interim dean for UAA Community & Technical College (CTC). Ray will serve for two years and we will conduct a national search for the permanent dean in academic year 2021-2022.

  • Maren Haavig appointed interim vice provost for the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast

    July 16, 2020

    Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Interim Vice Provost for the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast (UAS). Haavig has also served as Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences. She continues as Associate Professor of Accounting. As Interim Vice Provost, she will provide academic leadership in support of the university's mission and core themes, promote academic innovation and creativity, and work collaboratively to implement shared governance practices.

  • Romee McAdams joins UAS as Coordinator for Equity and Compliance

    July 10, 2020

    ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Romee McAdams as its new Coordinator for Equity and Compliance. She began working for UAS on June 8. Her responsibilities at UAS include Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity issues, the American Disabilities Act/504 requirements, and Clery Act compliance. She comes to UAS from Southeast ÎçÒ¹AV Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) where she has worked for many years in human resources, planning & development, operations and behavioral health.

  • Dr. Karen Carey appointed Interim Chancellor for the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast

    July 10, 2020

    Dr. Karen Carey has been appointed to serve as Interim Chancellor at the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Southeast (UAS), located in Juneau, ÎçÒ¹AV's capital city. UAS is a regional university with campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka--coastal communities situated in ÎçÒ¹AV's magnificent Tongass National Forest.