Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Did you know that more than 2,500 UA students are expected to receive diplomas this spring?
May 26, 2023
Since the beginning of May, UAA, UAF, and UAS campuses have been holding commencement ceremonies to honor the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2023.
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May 26, 2023
Bolstered by growing enrollment and increased financial stability, the University of Alaska Board of Regents accepted the UA's System FY24 operating and capital budgets during its May meeting. The budget reflects UA's priorities.
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UA Land Management conducts outreach in Petersburg
May 26, 2023
The Land Management Office had a booth at the Petersburg Little Norway Festival on May 19, conducting outreach and promoting sales and development opportunities on the university's landholdings in southeast Alaska.
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May 26, 2023
The University of Alaska (UA) partnered with the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development to create workforce reports that demonstrate UA graduate outcomes across 11 industries important to Alaska's economy.
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Employees must complete Open Enrollment by 5 p.m.
May 05, 2023
Participation in FY24 Open Enrollment is mandatory for all benefits-eligible employees - even if you're opting out of coverage. As of 8AM this morning, we show an 87% completion rate! If you have NOT completed your enrollment, please see the website prior to 5 PM today.
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"For Alaska" Campaign Reaches 20,000 Total Donors
May 05, 2023
The University of Alaska Foundation's "For Alaska" campaign reached a major milestone this week - since the effort began in 2016, 20,000 unique donors have given in support of public higher education across the UA System.
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COVID-19 update: End of university response
May 05, 2023
As has been widely covered in national media, the federal government earlier this month ended the COVID-19 national emergency. The separate federal public health emergency is slated to end on May 11. The University of Alaska will also end its formal COVID-19 response on May 11. This change means that we will handle any COVID-19 needs as part of our normal operations.
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Compliance Chat #5 - Restrictions Post-employment
May 05, 2023
Most obligations under the Executive Branch Ethics Act end with the termination of university employment with two exceptions. This includes (1) the information that we glean from our UA official duties and (2) the other has to do with advice, assistance, and representation. Learn more in this month's Compliance Chat.
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University of Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy Announce Inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference
April 21, 2023
The University of Alaska and Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that the University and State of Alaska will host the inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference (GASC) in Anchorage on Aug. 9-11, 2023. GASC is a three-day gathering that will include presentations from worldwide experts, conversations among policy and industry leaders, and opportunities to connect with visionaries in autonomous systems.
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Celebrating Commencement season 2023
April 21, 2023
Congratulations Graduates! It's that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of graduates across the University of Alaska system. Check out the schedule of commencement celebrations across the UA System.
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