2019 Honorary Degree Recipients

On Sunday, May 6, at the Spring 2019 UAA Commencement Ceremony, Barbara “Bede” Trantina and Sheila Toomey were awarded Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. This award is bestowed to an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the university, to the state of Alaska, or to the individuals discipline or profession.

Nominations open for 2020–2021

Nominations for fall 2020 and spring 2021 honorary degree awards are currently being accepted. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2020. Please send nominations to Grace Gallagher at glgallagher@alaska.edu.

The criterion for individuals to receive an honorary degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage is evidence of a significant and lasting contribution to the university, to the state of Alaska, or to the individuals' discipline or profession.

Nominations for honorary degrees may be made by members of the Board of Regents, campus advisory councils, members of the university community, or citizens of the state. The MAU will acknowledge the receipt of such nominations to the nominator. The nominator may request to appear before the committee to speak to the nomination.

The criteria is outlined in the Board of Regents' Policy (Part X - Academic Policy - Chapter 10.03.030).

Past Honorary Degree Award Recipients

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Grace Gallagher at glgallagher@alaska.edu or 907-786-1994.