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    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.

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    Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) Updates and May Raffle Winner

    June 06, 2025

    This May, the Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) continued to make strides in strengthening cybersecurity awareness at the University of Alaska with the help of its participants across the state.

  • Faculty and advisor menu in UAOnline scheduled to be upgraded late July

    June 06, 2025

    In late July, the Faculty and Advisor menu and pages in UAOnline will be upgraded to the newest version. This upgrade is part of a broader initiative to modernize UA's student information systems (SIS), business-critical processes, applications, and infrastructure.

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    Zoom Scheduler upcoming release

    May 02, 2025

    On May 11th, we will be releasing Zoom Scheduler to all UA Zoom users. Zoom Scheduler integrates with your calendar, making it easier to share your availability and book appointments with people inside and outside of the University of Alaska.

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    Phishing alert: Scammers impersonate Homeland Security in email attacks

    May 02, 2025

    Security researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign in which cybercriminals pose as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The scam plays on heightened public attention to immigration policies and recent federal activity.

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    Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) Updates and April Raffle Winner

    May 02, 2025

    The Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) has officially finished its first month and, with that, it's time to announce the winner or our first-ever newsletter raffle.

  • Navigating UAOnline from the new login page

    April 18, 2025

    As of April 14 the login page for UAonline has been updated, providing separate login options for students by university, and a general login for all UA employees including staff, faculty and advisors across the system.

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    Be Aware - Payroll Theft Rising at UA

    April 03, 2025

    Over the past several months, the university has seen an increase in requests for employee information, and wants you to be aware of vital information to protect you from direct deposit fraud.

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    Level Up Your Cybersecurity: Join UA's New Awareness Program

    March 07, 2025

    This pilot program is aimed at changing the way we approach training. Instead of a more lengthy session each fall, you can now opt into a more engaging format that breaks the training into four quick 5-minute assignments.

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    Did You Know? Scammers are Impersonating University Officials

    January 24, 2025

    Phishing emails and other electronic scams are becoming more frequent; in recent weeks, the Security team has received multiple reports of fraudulent document-sharing attempts. In this attack, a document will be shared with UA users, supposedly requesting action by a supervisor or trusted member of the UA community.