Legislators commend Johnsen for his time at UA: ‘He was saddled with the impossible task’
The folks who wrote the checks felt like Johnsen had done a pretty alright job.
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Breaking: Besieged University of Alaska President Johnsen has resigned
The resignation comes a week after the union representing UA faculty called for his resignation.
UA faculty union calls for Johnsen’s resignation after foray with Wisconsin
During the interview process with Wisconsin, Johnsen was critical of Alaskans’ refusal to pay taxes.
UA President Jim Johnsen withdraws from UW job, plans to stay with Alaska
Johnsen and the University of Wisconsin faced fierce opposition over Johnsen’s track record and how UW conducted the search process.
UA President Jim Johnsen faces pushback from Wisconsin professors
After Johnsen was named the lone finalist for the top job at the University of Wisconsin, several professor groups say the process should have been restarted.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen picked as lone finalist for top job at Wisconsin system
Johnsen said he was nominated for the position, which would give him an opportunity to take over a larger system and be closer to family.
UA officials hopeful after a year that was the ‘toughest on record’
University officials say there’s plenty to be optimistic about even though cuts, restructuring and new revenue are on the horizon.
UA Regents fast-track review of academic programs amid public backlash to consolidation
Consolidation isn’t a done deal, either.
University of Alaska sees its bond rating downgraded after cuts, veto and inaction by Board of Regents
Even more bad news for the University of Alaska today.
Don’t call it bankruptcy but financial exigency is very bad news for UA
Facing a massive cut, the University of Alaska is moving ahead today with a declaration of financial exigency that will allow it to radically transform the university in a matter of weeks.