Announcements of UA system leadership changes, ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Theresa Quiner awarded ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
June 21, 2024
Theresa Quiner, the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Director at the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel has received the ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Chancellor's Cornerstone Award.
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Bishop appointed dean of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Community and Technical College
June 21, 2024
Bishop succeeds Bryan Uher, who has served as interim dean since the retirement of Michele Stalder last July. Bishop will assume the role on June 24.
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks Institute of Arctic Biology. O'Brien, a professor of biology and wildlife, has served as interim director since 2021.
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UA Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett resigns
June 21, 2024
Two weeks ago, Board of Directors Chair Meg Nordale and UA President Pitney accepted UA Foundation President Dr. Tod Burnett's resignation, effective June 30, 2024.
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ NW Campus Director Barbara Amarok Retires
June 21, 2024
Barbara Amarok, Director of the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks Northwest Campus (ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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, UA Foundation's Tlisa Northcutt Recognized as top women leaders in ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ
June 07, 2024
UA Chief Human Resources Officer Memry Dahl and UA Foundation Chief Donor Relations Officer Tlisa Northcutt have been recognized by the Women We Admire publication as "Top 50 Women Leaders of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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 UA Foundation Director of Communications and PR
May 17, 2024
She began her career in development with ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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 UA Foundation's principal gifts team.
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New Finance Manager announced by Education Trust of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ & UA Scholars Program
May 17, 2024
Erin Morotti serves the Education Trust of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ as the Finance Manager, based in Fairbanks, AK. Originally from Southern California, she made her way to ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ in 2000 as an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard.