ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ celebrates emeritus, Meritorious Service and Honorary Degree awardees

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An awards ceremony
Chancellor Cheryl Siemers speaks at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s 2026 Spring Awards Ceremony in the Fine Arts Building recital hall. (Photo by James Evans / ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½)

On Wednesday, April 29, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ honored individuals with emeritus status, Meritorious Service Awards and Honorary Degrees.

Honorary Degree

The Honorary Degree Award is bestowed to an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the university, to the state of Alaska, or to the individual's discipline or profession. The spring 2026 recipients are:

Meritorious Service

The Meritorious Service Award is bestowed to an individual who has demonstrated significant work in the area of public, academic, volunteer, or philanthropic service to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s main or community campuses, or an Alaska community. The spring 2026 recipients are:

Emeritus

The position of emeritus is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a full time professor or staff member who has retired after a minimum of 10 years of faithful service to the University of Alaska. The spring 2026 recipients are:

  • Daria Carle
  • Kitty Deal
  • Steven Godfrey
  • Jennifer Harty
  • Patricia Jenkins
  • Garry Mealor
  • Sudarsan Rangarajan

Congratulations to all of the honorees!

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