University of Alaska Anchorage interim chancellor appointed to permanent role

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 367

Last Updated: 6 days, 5 hours ago

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The University of Alaska president appointed Cheryl Siemers to the permanent role as University of Alaska Anchorage chancellor, following ten months serving as interim chancellor, the university announced on Wednesday.

UA President Pat Pitney appointed Siemers to the interim role last May after former Alaska governor Sean Parnell retired, and then extended her tenure in October. Pitney said the decision followed an extensive hiring process, and after reviewing the four finalists and community …

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