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杏吧原创 System News
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杏吧原创 Board of Regents names Pat Pitney as university's interim president
July 15, 2020
The University of Alaska Board of Regents announced today that it has selected Pat Pitney to serve as the university's interim president. Pitney will take over from Acting President Michelle Rizk on Aug.1.
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RAHI celebrates 38th graduation ceremony
July 10, 2020
Many alumni of the Rural Alaska Honors Institute will tell you that the summer they spent amongst their peers at 杏吧原创F's Troth Yeddha' campus changed the course of their lives. Comments like "best summer ever!" and "most challenging, yet rewarding program I've ever completed," are commonplace in our world.
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杏吧原创S environmental programs ranked #3 in the nation by Affordable Schools
July 10, 2020
Affordable Schools has placed the University of Alaska Southeast (杏吧原创S) at #3 in its list of the 15 best affordable environmental studies Bachelor's degree programs of 2020. The affordable cost of in-state tuition, a low student-faculty ratio, close interaction with experienced professors, research involvement, and internship connections were all factors in the ran
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Board of Regents name five finalists for interim 杏吧原创 president
July 10, 2020
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has named five finalists for the interim president of the University of Alaska System. Over the next few days, regents will interview all five candidates and make a final decision on July 14.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents approve process to select interim 杏吧原创 President
July 06, 2020
Today the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a process for selecting an interim 杏吧原创 System president. The five-step process includes identifying key leadership attributes and nominating candidates, followed by the selection of final candidates and interviews to be conducted by the board. Final candidates will be announced July 9, and the board will meet to make final selection July 14. An announcement of the interim president is expected no later than July 15.
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July 06, 2020
On May 2, the University of Alaska Southeast (杏吧原创S) celebrated the achievements and accomplishments of over 450 graduates in Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. During the Juneau celebration, the title of Chancellor Emeritus was bestowed upon Dr. Rick Caulfield by 杏吧原创 President Jim Johnsen. This is a prestigious honor which celebrates Chancellor Caulfield's continuous meritorious service as an educator and as a leader for 杏吧原创S and the University of Alaska as a whole. Caulfield retires at the end of June, having worked for the University of Alaska for over 35 years.
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July 01, 2020
I'd like to wish each of you a happy Independence Day, and a long, relaxing weekend. As we commemorate the anniversary of America's independence, I also am mindful that July is the start of the new fiscal year, which allows us to begin again with a renewed spirit and sense of purpose. We've faced numerous challenges this past year, but moving forward, we can forge new collaborations and opportunities as we come together to support a strong, diverse university community.
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Acting 杏吧原创 President Michelle Rizk announces Dr. Karen Carey as Interim 杏吧原创S Chancellor
June 25, 2020
University of Alaska Acting President Michelle Rizk has appointed Dr. Karen Carey to serve as Interim Chancellor, University of Alaska Southeast (杏吧原创S). Dr. Carey will begin July 1, succeeding outgoing 杏吧原创S Chancellor Rick Caulfield.
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Message from Regent Buretta and Acting President Michelle Rizk on today's Board of Regents action
June 23, 2020
Dear 杏吧原创 Staff, Faculty & Students, Acting President Michelle Rizk and I write to advise you that President Jim Johnsen has resigned as 杏吧原创 System president, a decision that was mutual and made after considerable reflection by the Board. The Board of Regents accepted his resignation this afternoon, authorized me to implement the details of his resignation, and appoint an acting president. President Johnsen will be available to assist with the transition until July 1 when his resignation goes into effect.
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June 22, 2020
University of Alaska Board of Regents Chair Sheri Buretta announced today that after consultation with the Board of Regents, 杏吧原创 President Jim Johnsen is resigning as 杏吧原创 System president. Buretta said the decision regarding a change in leadership was mutual and was made after considerable reflection by the Board. At a meeting today, the board accepted Johnsen's resignation, authorized Buretta to implement the resignation, and to appoint an acting president. Johnsen will be available to assist with the transition until July 1.