Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
-
Board of Regents discuss budget, recognize staff and UA Scholars
June 07, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents made use of its June meeting to review options for the university's FY20 operating budget, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UA Scholars program and begin planning for the 2021 budget.
Read article -
June 07, 2019
In this video interview, UA President Jim Johnsen and Chief Human Resources Officer Keli Hite McGee discuss the University of Alaska Human Resources redesign, what it means, and where to find more information.
Read article -
Update on UA budget and possible impasse-related impacts
June 05, 2019
Message from President Johnsen to the UA community on the FY20 budget and potential impacts of ongoing budget impasse.
Read article -
UA Total Compensation Review is complete
June 04, 2019
At the direction of the UA President, UA Human Resources conducted a total compensation review to better understand our market competitiveness for salary and benefits to optimize internal equity, retention and recruitment.
Read article -
University of Alaska structure to be reviewed by new task force
June 03, 2019
The chair of the University of Alaska Board of Regents has announced appointments to a task force that will explore options for the university system's future structure.
Read article -
Michael West On Topic with Jim Johnsen
May 31, 2019
Michael West is Alaska's State Seismologist, a UAF Research Associate Professor, and Director of the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Read article -
529 Day Raises Awareness about the Benefits of Saving for Higher Education
May 30, 2019
One-third of Americans have heard of 529 college savings plans but only one in five know what the plans are for. That's according to a survey released by the College Savings Plans Network ahead of 529 Day, recognized annually on May 29th (5/29). The study, which identified a connection between 529 awareness and saving for higher education, was done in anticipation of the network's national 529 awareness campaign launch in March. The campaign, which involves state treasurers, higher education agencies, financial service firms and other state officials in 28 states, aims to make "529" a more recognizable term for all Americans who want to save for college.
Read article -
May 23, 2019
Alaska investment firm McKinley Capital Management, LLC (MCM) and the University of Alaska's Lab for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have formed a new academic partnership focused on the use of data science and artificial intelligence in finance.
Read article -
Alaska Women's Hall of Fame Inducts UA Regent Mary K. Hughes and the late Mary Ciuniq Pete
May 17, 2019
To honor their exceptional service to the development and enhancement of higher education, the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame has inducted University of Alaska Regent Mary K. Hughes and the late Mary Ciuniq Pete, former UAF College of Rural and Community Development Dean into the class of 2019.
Read article -
On Topic with Jim Johnsen explores Alaska literature and homestead life
May 17, 2019
This week's On Topic with Jim Johnsen features a discussion between Johnsen and Linda Schandelmeier, a lifelong Alaska teacher, gardener and poet.
Read article -
"What can UA do to grow more of our own teachers, nurses, engineers, and leaders?"
May 17, 2019
Former University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton asked this question of his leadership team in 1998. At that point, the University of Alaska system had been enrolling only 18 percent of Alaska high school students ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. In real numbers that was about 145 students, the remaining 664 were going Outside for school, or not going at all.
Read article -
Upcoming Board of Regents Public Testimony Opportunities
May 16, 2019
Alaskans will have the opportunity to comment on issues facing the University of Alaska during the Board of Regents full board meeting slated for June 6 in Fairbanks. In-person testimony will be held at 8:15 a.m. on June 6 in room 109 Butrovich Building.
Read article -
Update on UA budget and formation of task force on UA structure
May 11, 2019
I write today to share an update on legislative developments affecting our operating budget and action taken by the Board of Regents at its meeting yesterday. First let me thank you for all of your hard work, energy and dedication in communicating to our legislators what this amazing institution means to you and to your future. Your voice has been heard across the state, and in Juneau.
Read article -
Announcing systemwide HR redesign
May 07, 2019
Today, Chief Human Resources Officer Keli Hite McGee – with my support and with helpful input from all three chancellors – announced a system-wide redesign of human resources functions into a unified office organized into five functional areas.
Read article -
UA "On Topic" features segment on campus free speech
May 04, 2019
This week's On Topic with Jim Johnsen features a discussion between Johnsen and Erwin Chemerinsky, the nation's leading authority on campus free speech.
Read article