Celebrating UAF's 2020 honorary degree, service award winners

May 29, 2020

Carla Browning

Eight state and regional leaders were scheduled to receive honorary degrees or a Meritorious Service Award at this year's commencement ceremony. The change in ceremony format prevented the traditional awarding, but the circumstances underscored the importance of celebrating people who make exceptional contributions in their fields and show sustained commitment to UAF and higher education.






  • Fisheries biologist Randy J. Brown

  • Arctic Slope Regional Corp. executive Richard Savik Glenn

  • Alaska Native leader Willie Kasayulie

  • Arctic researcher Patrick J. Webber


Meritorious Service Awards

  • Mining industry leader Roger Burggraf

  • Orthopedic surgeon Cary S. Keller

  • Kawerak executive Luisa Machuca

  • Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marisa Sharrah