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UA System News
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Supreme Court Issues Decision on Higher Education Investment Fund
May 06, 2022
The Alaska Supreme Court issued its decision regarding the Higher Education Investment Fund [HEIF] -- the source for Alaska Performance Scholarships, needs-based grants and WWAMI funding.
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May 06, 2022
It's that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of graduates across the University of Alaska system.
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May 06, 2022
With only 13 days left until the Legislature hits the 121-day regular session deadline, lawmakers are rushing to meet their constitutionally mandated duties, namely passing a state budget and voting on appointees to state boards, commissions and the Governor's cabinet.
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Town Hall with President Pitney
May 06, 2022
President Pitney, joined by the three chancellors and system office leadership, held a virtual Town Hall on May 3 open to the entire UA community.
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UA Makes a Mark at Arctic Encounter Symposium
April 15, 2022
Last week, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney, along with several other representatives of our three universities, attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium.
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Alaska House passes FY23 state operating budget with encouraging support for the UA System
April 15, 2022
While we are optimistic about our budget outcome, we realize it still has many steps to go before it is final. These steps include Senate passage of the operating budget, a conference committee between the two bodies to negotiate and agree on a final version, and executive branch review.
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Draft System Office mission statements shared for system wide feedback
April 15, 2022
The survey is open to stakeholders across the system from April 14 to April 22. Comments and feedback on each of the statements will be used by the working team to help finalize a mission statement for the University of Alaska System Office.
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Don't miss the nomination period for Staff Make Students Count award
April 15, 2022
Nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award. The nomination period will be open through April 30, 2022.
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Alaska 529 launches two of the most generous education savings incentive programs in the country
April 15, 2022
The state's education savings plan, Alaska 529, has launched the new Dash to Save(TM) and Dash to Save More(TM) incentive programs aimed at reducing the burden of paying for higher education for Alaska students.
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Nominations are open for Staff Make Students Count award
April 01, 2022
Nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award. The nomination period will be open April 1 - April 30, 2022.
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