As Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Denise K. Runge, Ph.D., provides leadership and direction for the broad academic mission of UAA, to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression.

Provost Runge came to UAA in 2015 following 20 years as faculty, Dean, and Provost at institutions in Georgia, Mississippi, and Montana. At UAA, she has previously served as Dean of the Community & Technical College, as well as Assistant Director at the Prince William Sound College campus in Valdez.  Dr. Runge’s Ph.D. is in Political Science with a Public Policy and Administration concentration.