Indigenizing the universities
Author:
Joaqlin Estus
The University of Alaska Anchorage is picking a new chancellor during a time of nearly overwhelming challenges. Pearl Kiyawn Nageak Brower, former president of the tribal college Ilisagvik in Utqiagvik is one of eight finalists for the post.
Over the past year, the president of the University of Alaska resigned, as did the chancellor of the Anchorage campus. The University has said it will announce its choice to fill the chancellor position in early May.
Bryan Brayboy, Lumbee, is vice president of social advancement at Arizona State University in Phoenix, and a President’s Professor, a designation given to faculty for outstanding contributions to students.