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Swartwood named athletic director

Ryan Swartwood

Ryan Swartwood has been named athletic director for the University of Alaska Anchorage. Swartwood has served as interim director since the passing of former director Greg Myford in November 2021.

A perfect fit: Geomatics term assistant professor David Brock discusses finding his place at UAA

Term Assistant Professor David Brock talks with students from his Engineering Surveying (GEO 256) course.

David Brock graduated from UAA in 2015 with a Geomatics degree, returning in 2019 as a term assistant professor.

Job opening: Executive Director, University Advancement

University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking an Executive Director of University Advancement to provide dynamic, strategic leadership in the areas of Development and Alumni Relations.

Textbook Survey – Enter for a chance to win $40!

Please take a moment to tell us about your experience with selecting textbooks and course materials. Complete a brief survey (5-10 minutes) to be entered for a chance to win a $40 Tango gift card, good to hundreds of vendors of your choice.

Job opening: Research Administrator

The Office of Research is looking to hire a Research Administrator who is eager to learn and grow their career with the university.

Amy Gallo presents 'Navigating Difficult Conversations During Difficult Times'

In this interactive talk, Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and, combines management research and practical insights to provide straightforward advice on how to disagree with respect and empathy.

Visiting Professor Presentation: Fuel cell power module for electric forklift with integrated metal hydride hydrogen storage system

Visiting Assistant Professor, Dr. Ivan Tolj, FESB, University of Split, Croatia will be provide a guest presentation on Fuel cell power module for electric forklift with integrated metal hydride hydrogen storage system.

Fliss earns Entrepreneurship Development Professional Credential from the International Economic Development Council

Margo Fliss is the first certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) in Alaska. As the Manager of Strategic Engagement at the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (UA CED) at the UAA Business Enterprise Institute, Fliss is a lead instructor for the organization’s Upstart Alpha Startup Accelerator and the Upstart Intern program, which connects students to startups.

Dr. Melanie Hulbert selected as new vice provost for student success & dean of Honors College

After a successful national search, I am so pleased to announce that Dr. Melanie Hulbert has been selected as the new VPSS and Dean of Honors. She will start her position July 17.

UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz

During its June 3 full-board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz, who will be retiring from his position as the University of Alaska Anchorage Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs after a distinguished career in leadership roles spanning three decades.

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