University Relations staff

Kyle Agustines

Graphic designer

ktagustines@alaska.edu | 907-474-5026

Jenn Baker

Web manager

jlbaker@alaska.edu

Sam Bishop

Editor / writer

stbishop2@alaska.edu | 907-474-6479

Isabella Colello

Digital media producer

ipcolello@alaska.edu

Eric Engman

Chief photographer / photo manager

efengman01@alaska.edu | 907-474-5609

Marmian Grimes

Communications Director

marmian.grimes@alaska.edu | 907-474-7902

Emily Moretz

Graphic designer

ermoretz@alaska.edu | 907-978-3612

Kara Nash

Institutional events manager

knash5@alaska.edu | 907-474-6726

Sherrie Roberts

Web developer

slroberts@alaska.edu | 907-474-1535

Kristin Summerlin

Public information officer

klsummerlin01@alaska.edu | 907-474-6284

Karen Tomasik

Communications coordinator

kjtomasik@alaska.edu | 907-474-6438

Awards

University Relations has earned various honors over the years for their outstanding work in promoting the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

2021

PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place Crisis Communications, COVID-19 communications

2020

PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, Integrated Communications, and Finalist for Grand Aurora, One Health
PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, External Publication, Aurora magazine
PRSA Aurora Awards, Third Place, Special Electronic and Printed Promotional Materials, Leader in Arctic Research
PRSA Aurora Awards, Third Place, Events and Observances, Commencement 2020

2019

PRSA Aurora Awards, Third Place, Marketing Communications, UAF digital marketing campaign

2018

PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, Events + Observations (More than 7 days), UAF Celebrating a Century
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, External Publication, UAF Aurora Magazine Centennial Issue
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Social Media, Social Window: Life Aboard Sikuliaq
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Video Material, UAF Centennial Timeline Video
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Website, UAF Centennial Website

2017

PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Website, UAF Homepage Redesign
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Social Media, UAF@#AGU16
PRSA Award of Excellence, Second Place, Speech Writing, Chancellor's State of the University Address 2016
PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, Public Service, Creating a Safe and Welcoming Campus
PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, Event and Observances, Campus Flower Planting Day

2015

CASE Circle of Excellence Awards Program, Silver Award, Research Publications University of Alaska System
PRSA Award of Excellence, Third Place, Social Media, #AKPiano at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Brochure, Viewbook Redesign – University of Alaska Fairbanks
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, External Publication, Arctic Research Report – University of Alaska Fairbanks

2013

PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Social Media, University of Alaska Fairbanks Marketing and Communications
PRSA Aurora Awards, First Place, Events and Observances, UAF Marketing and Communications Team

2012

PRSA Award of Excellence, Third Place, Video Material, "Naturally Inspiring" Brand Launch Video University of Alaska Fairbanks
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Brochure, 2012 Viewbook – University of Alaska Fairbanks
PRSA Award of Excellence, Second Place, Website, Website Redesign – UAF
PRSA Award of Excellence, First Place, Social Media Campaign, "Natural Inspiring" Social Media Campaign
PRSA Award of Excellence, Second Place, Speech Writing, Chancellor's Convocation 2012

2010

CASE District VIII Recognition Program, Bronze Award, Periodicals, Aurora Magazine
PRSA Aurora Awards, Third Place, Internal Communications, The University of Alaska Grapevine

2009

PRSA Award of Excellence, Third Place, External Publication, Aurora Magazine
PRSA Award of Excellence, Third Place, Special Printed Promotional Materials, Alaska's First Peoples, Alaska's First University
PRSA Award of Excellence, Third Place, Website, Aurora Website

2007

22^nd Annual Admissions Advertising Awards, Bronze Award, Special Printed Promotional Materials, Ad Summum: Chancellor's Report 2006

2005

20th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards, Gold Award, Class Schedules

2003

18th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards, Silver Award, Video Viewbook Recruitment
18th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards, Gold Award, Internet/World Wide Website Admissions

Meet our team

University Relations staff

Awards