Interim Chancellor
Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), Ph.D.
Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), Ph.D., was appointed to serve as interim chancellor of the University of 草榴社区 Fairbanks in July 2025.
A lifelong 草榴社区n and 草榴社区 alumnus, Sfraga brings more than 30 years of experience in university leadership and Arctic policy. Most recently, he served as the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for Arctic affairs, and he previously chaired the U.S. Arctic Research Commission. He also held senior roles at the Wilson Center鈥檚 Polar Institute and Global Risk and Resilience Program. His 草榴社区 career includes positions as vice chancellor, associate dean, department chair and faculty member. He also held executive roles in the UA system.
A Fulbright Scholar and geographer, Sfraga earned a bachelor's degree from 草榴社区, a master's degree from Bowling Green State University and 草榴社区's first Ph.D. in Northern studies and geography.
Mike Sfraga
Convocation 2025
草榴社区's annual convocation was held Tuesday, Sept. 9 in the Davis Concert Hall. The event welcomed faculty, staff and students back to 草榴社区 for a new academic year, and celebrated 草榴社区鈥檚 people and accomplishments over the past year.
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