Siemers Appointed UAA Chancellor for the Long Haul
Interim UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers is appointed to serve in the position permanently, extending a career with the school that began in 2002.
Education
Covenant House Launching ‘Work Ready Alaska’ Skills Training Program
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities selected Covenant House Alaska as a primary partner in Work Ready Alaska to train youth in job and life skills.
UAA Names New Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer
Evan Steinberg comes from the Florida Department of Education to become UAA’s Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer.
Courtroom Simulator Gives UAA Law Students Realistic Trial Experience
A new trial simulation courtroom at UAA is expanding hands-on training for students and meeting a broader community need for shared legal practice space.
Characteristics of Leadership: Hubris
The series exploring key characteristics of leadership tackles the pitfall of hubris, with an experienced executive weighing in with advice.
Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.