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System News

UA System Office Concludes Google Photos Access; Prepares for December Storage Deadline

June 06, 2025

As part of ongoing efforts to manage digital storage, OIT officially ended access to Google Photos within UA Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025.This move aligns with UA's broader strategy to comply with Google's updated storage policies and to mitigate escalating storage costs.
Staff Alliance offers Professional Development support

June 06, 2025

Examples include but not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings, webinars. The next application deadline is June 14, 2025.
UA Foundation announces 2025 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant recipients

June 06, 2025

Jess McLaughlin and Sam Simon have each been selected to receive University of Alaska Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant) funding, furthering information that is of value in the management of bird species in Alaska.

Did You Know?

Did you know small sawmills can now certify their lumber for residential construction through a University of Alaska program?

June 10, 2025

Up until now, locally milled lumber in Alaska couldn't be used in residential building projects. That wasn't because of quality, but because building codes typically require a grade stamp from a national agency, something too expensive and inaccessible for many small operators in Alaska.
Did you know the Alaska Dive Semester at UAS equips students for careers in Alaska's marine industries?

May 27, 2025

Since 2017, the University of Alaska Southeast has offered the Alaska Dive Semester, a hands-on training program in scientific diving. Graduates gain certifications and field experience essential for work in fisheries, marine research and environmental monitoring. These fields are vital to Alaska’s economy and communities.
Did you know students from UAF's Student Investment Fund beat the market and earned global honors for their performance?

May 13, 2025

UAF business students placed second in the Undergraduate Growth Portfolio category at the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education Forum. Their 2024 portfolio, managed through the Student Investment Fund course, earned a 27% return and outperformed the S&P 500.