E. Thomas Sullivan

E. Thomas Sullivan is an American academic and former university administrator. He served as the president of the University of Alaska System from 2017 to 2022, overseeing multiple campuses across a vast state. Sullivan's background includes administrative leadership roles in higher education, focusing on improving access and resources for students and communities. He holds advanced degrees in economics and has contributed to university reform and policy development. His leadership aims to foster educational opportunities, promote research, and strengthen the university system within Alaska’s unique geographic and cultural context.