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System News

Featured UA News

Latest updates on the FY21 Legislative session, Board of Regents, budget and other stories of system-wide impact.

Employee Resources

Human Resources

Training, compensation, benefits, wellness and other news of importance to university employees.

Technology News

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IT Announcements

Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.

Recognition/Leadership

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Personnel News

Hiring and transition announcements, employee recognition

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News Releases

News releases about the University of Alaska system and Board of Regents

UA Emergency Notifications

Emergency notification management and UA Alert information

Media Kit

Contacts, resources and data for media

Government Relations

Capitol Report

Featuring UA's work with the state and federal government, legislative hearings, opportunities to engage policymakers, and happenings within our state and nation’s capitols.

On Topic

“On Topic” is a series of conversations with experts and authors on important issues that face Alaska produced in collaboration with the University of Alaska Press and hosted by President Jim Johnsen.

UA In the News

Featured UA News Stories

Daily news coverage of the University of Alaska by media in Alaska and around the world.

Campus news features

University of Alaska Anchorage News

UAA Amazing Stories: Nick Armstrong-Crews

July 8, 2020

Our alumni find many ways to stay connected and give back to their community, including Nick Armstrong-Crews, B.S. Computer Science '03, B.S. Mathematics '04, B.S. Natural Sciences '05, senior software engineer at Google.
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Caring is key

July 8, 2020

“I don’t remember ever wanting to be anything else,” said Caroline Venuti of being a teacher.
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Virtually speaking: UAA’s New Student Orientation takes Howl Days online

June 30, 2020

Recently UAA’s New Student Orientation got a major overhaul. The entire program was revamped with new tours, more interactive presentations and a morning breakfast so new students could connect before starting their orientation day.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks News

Arctic Ocean changes driven by sub-Arctic seas

July 10, 2020

New research explores how lower-latitude oceans drive complex changes in the Arctic Ocean, pushing the region into a new reality distinct from the 20^th-century norm.
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Granite tors evidence of ice-free Alaska

July 9, 2020

As I started hiking a ridgetop during the July Fourth weekend, a friend told me to look for the mushroom rock ahead.
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Long-distance champions of Alaska

July 6, 2020

A scientist recently wondered which animal travels farthest across the landscape in one year. In doing his research, he found a few Alaska creatures near the top of the list.
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University of Alaska Southeast News

Dr. Karen Carey Appointed Interim Chancellor for the University of Alaska Southeast

July 9, 2020

Dr. Karen Carey has been appointed to serve as Interim Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), located in Juneau, Alaska’s capital city.
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UAS Environmental Programs Ranked #3 in the Nation by Affordable Schools

July 8, 2020

Affordable Schools has placed the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) at #3 in its list of the 15 best affordable environmental studies Bachelor's degree programs of 2020.
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Romee McAdams Joins UAS as Coordinator for Equity and Compliance

June 30, 2020

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Romee McAdams as its new Coordinator for Equity and Compliance.
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