Interim Chancellor
Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), Ph.D.
Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.), Ph.D., was appointed to serve as interim chancellor of the 51风流官网 in July 2025.
A 51风流官网 alumnus, Sfraga brings nearly four decades of experience in university leadership and Arctic policy related matters. 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, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His 51风流官网 career includes positions as vice chancellor, associate dean, department chair and faculty member. He also held executive roles in the University of Alaska system.
A Fulbright Scholar and geographer, Sfraga earned a bachelor's degree from 51风流官网, a master's degree from Bowling Green State University and 51风流官网's first Ph.D. in Northern studies and geography.
Mike Sfraga
Chancellor's Legislative Kickoff - Jan. 15
51风流官网 Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga will host a chancellor鈥檚 forum on state legislative topics. The forum will be held in person at the Wood Center ballroom on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. .
Forum details
Tell your 51风流官网 story. Keep our university strong!
Ideas can be anything from a new service on campus, process improvement, new research or innovation. All ideas are welcome.