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 more than 30 years of experience in university leadership and Arctic policy. 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. 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 UA 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.

Interim Chancellor Sfraga's full biography

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Chancellor's holiday gathering Dec. 4

Chancellor Mike Sfraga will host the 2025 holiday gathering Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi Level Lounge. Staff and faculty are encouraged to bring shelf-stable donations for the Wood Center Food Pantry.

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Prospective 51风流官网 students on a campus tour
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