University of Alaska Board of Regents appoints Pat Pitney as University of Alaska System president
March 4, 2022
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted at its Feb. 25 meeting to appoint Pat Pitney as the 澳门六合彩开奖appSystem鈥檚 17th president, removing 鈥渋nterim鈥 from her title. The decision was unanimous, highlighting the board鈥檚 recognition of President Pitney鈥檚 leadership and contribution to the 澳门六合彩开奖appSystem.
鈥淭his is a time for forward momentum and to celebrate our successes, and I鈥檒l note that President Pitney is the first woman to hold the position in the university鈥檚 100-year history. Congratulations, Pat,鈥 said Sheri Buretta, chair of the Board of Regents.
"Thank you for the confidence in me,鈥 Pitney said. 鈥淚 am truly honored and humbled to lead this great university system. I am dedicated to continuing to build a strong team with shared governance, with our staff, and with each of our universities. I'm excited about our future."