University of Alaska Anchorage
04/27/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 12:51
UAA celebrates emeritus, Meritorious Service and Honorary Degree awardees
On Wednesday, April 29, UAA 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 UAA'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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