FAIRBANKS, Alaska, June 25 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: University of Alaska Acting President Michelle Rizk has appointed Dr. Karen Carey to serve as Interim Chancellor, University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). Dr. Carey will begin July 1, succeeding outgoing UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield. "I know Karen to be a strong leader who will do an outstanding job as interim Chancellor, and continue the legacy of effective leadership demonstrated by Rick Caulfield during  more PR

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, June 24 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: University of Alaska Board of Regents Chair Sheri Buretta announced that after consultation with the Board of Regents, UA President Jim Johnsen is resigning as UA 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, the board accepted Johnsen's resignation, authorized Buretta to implement the resignati more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 27 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy praised the U.S. Department of Interior's publication of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Integrated Activity Plan (IAP). The final EIS selects Alternative E as the preferred alternative, which would open 18.6 million acres for oil and gas leasing. "I want to thank President Trump, Secretary Bernhardt, and more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 23 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and other unique ecosystems, which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and recreational opportunities, as well  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 26 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on June 25: WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is grateful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community's many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS, the Korea Consular Office in Anchorage is a sign of the commitment between the citizens of Alaska and the Republic of Korea to maintain stro more PR