UA Leadership

Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.

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  • 2019 Staff Make Students Count Honorees

    May 03, 2019

    Staff members lay the foundation for our students' success. From providing emotional support when a student is discouraged or help with applying for financial aid, UA staff members support just about every aspect of our students' experience.

  • John Bania, Darroll R. Hargraves join UA Board of Regents

    April 19, 2019

    On Thursday, April 18, the Îçҹ̽»¨ Senate/House Joint Committee confirmed John Bania and Darroll R. Hargraves as members of University of Îçҹ̽»¨ Board of Regents. Gov. Michael Dunleavy appointed Regent Hargraves on January 3, and Regent Bania on February 1.

  • Fred Villa earns vocational training award

    April 10, 2019

    Associate Vice President for Workforce Programs Fred Villa was recently honored with a statewide award recognizing his tireless and heartfelt efforts to advance career and technical education in Îçҹ̽»¨. Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter presented him with the David G. Stone Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year Award during the Îçҹ̽»¨ Workforce Investment Board in February.

  • Johnsen joins national leaders at the U.S. Naval Academy to discuss Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America's Colleges, Universities and Service Academies

    April 04, 2019

    University of Îçҹ̽»¨ President Jim Johnsen joined the nation’s top military leaders for a two-day national discussion on sexual assault and harassment on the campuses of America’s colleges, universities and service academies. Johnsen was part of a leadership panel with other prominent higher education leaders, and will present at a breakout session on April 4.

  • John Wanamaker hired as Chief Innovation Officer

    January 28, 2019

    The University of Îçҹ̽»¨ has appointed John Wanamaker as Chief Innovation Officer. In this position, he works with the president and chancellors to coordinate and champion entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts across the system.

  • Mark Kondrak, Chief Information Technology Officer

    January 14, 2019

    UA Chief Information Technology Officer Mark Kondark started January 2019.

  • Dustin Bryant hired as Director of Federal Relations

    December 10, 2018

    Dustin Bryant joined UA's leadership team on Dec. 3 as the director of federal relations for the Îçҹ̽»¨. He is based in Washington, D.C. where he works closely with our government relations team on critical federal issues including efforts to increase our land grant, federal investment at UA, and research-related priorities.