Order of Events

Announcer

Joe Alloway, Adjunct Professor, College of Liberal Arts

Faculty Marshal

Charles W. Mason, Professor of Journalism, Emeritus

Student Marshal

Paradise Porter, Class of 2026

Processional

UAF Wind Ensemble (Jay Million, Director)

Performance

Troth Yeddha’ Dance Group

National Anthem

Olivia Buzby, Bachelor of Arts, Music Education

Welcome

Mike Sfraga, Interim Chancellor, UAF

Presidential Remarks

Pat Pitney, President, UA

Recognition of Honorary Degrees, Meritorious Service Awards and Emeriti

Interim Chancellor Sfraga
Honorary degrees recognize people of extraordinary accomplishment. Service awards express our appreciation for the university’s most dedicated advocates. Emeritus status conveys our gratitude for distinguished work at UAF.

Introduction of Class Speaker

Owen Guthrie, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, UAF

Class Speaker

Paradise Porter, Class of 2026

Conferring of Degrees

Dennis Michel, Karen Perdue and Fernando Escobar, Board of Regents, UA; President Pitney; Interim Chancellor Sfraga; Charlene Stern, Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, UAF; and Emeline Lees, Director, Graduate School, UAF

Recognition of Graduates by UAF Deans

  • Cameron Carlson, College of Business and Security Management
  • William E. Schnabel, College of Engineering and Mines
  • Bradley Moran, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
  • Carrie Baker, College of Liberal Arts
  • Karsten Hueffer, College of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • Teisha Simmons, College of Indigenous Studies
  • Kevin Alexander, Community and Technical College
  • Trent Sutton, Division of Exploratory Studies and Academic Success
  • Douglas Cost, School of Education

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Association Representative

Meadow Riedel, Class of 2000

"ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Flag Song"

Olivia Buzby, Bachelor of Arts, Music Education

Recessional

UAF Percussion Group (Sean Dowgray, Director)

Exiting Information

Audience members are kindly requested to remain in their seats until the graduates have completed the recessional. Those seated on the second and third levels may exit the building through the second-floor doors.

American Sign Language Interpreters

  • Lisa Kemble, E.I.P.A. Ed:K-12
  • Hiatt Rydalch, Student Accommodations Manager, UAF

Assistance for the Hearing Impaired

There is a limited number of personal hearing devices; go to any information table to obtain one.

Photography

Photos of individual graduates will be available through Grad Images, www.gradimages.com, 800-261-2576.

Safety Information

Exits are located on both levels of the building. Please take a moment to locate the two exits nearest your seat. In an emergency, information and directions will be announced. Please remain calm and follow all instructions. In compliance with the Fairbanks fire marshal’s office, the aisles, walkways and doorways must remain clear at all times.

Degree Confirmation

Confirmation of degrees and honors for the May 2026 degree candidates whose names are listed in this program will be made when final grades are received. Information presented in this program is accurate as of 1 p.m. April 16, 2026. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.