2023 UA Foundation Annual Report Released

January 26, 2024

This 28 page document covers financial information for the system and all three universities, as well as coverage of the 2023 Giving Day, events, initiatives, awards and more.

UA begins negotiations with graduate student workers' union

January 26, 2024

This week, the University of Alaska started negotiations with the newly formed graduate student workers union, AGWA-UAW.

Capitol Report January 26: President Pitney Visits the Capitol

January 26, 2024

This week, lawmakers continued to hear individual legislation, and both the Senate and the House received budget updates from the directors of the Office of Management and Budget and the Legislative Finance Division.

Capitol Report January 19: The Legislature Returns

January 26, 2024

This week, lawmakers returned to Juneau for the second half of the 33rd legislative session. Legislators will review legislation introduced last spring and a host of new bills introduced this year. They will also review the FY25 state operating and capital budgets and the governor's boards and commission appointments.

Did You Know improving FAFSA completion rates could bring Alaska students millions more in Federal Aid?

January 26, 2024

Alaskans could receive up to $6.8M in Pell Grants if more students completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. As many as 65% of the Class of 2022 skipped filing a FAFSA, leaving vital financial aid untapped.

Compliance Chat #11 Phishing Risks - Cyber Security Pointers

January 26, 2024

Chances are that you've encountered phishing emails numerous times in both your personal and university email accounts. Phishing is a deceptive tactic to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive information.

Policy forum on education funding

January 26, 2024

The public is invited to an education policy forum titled: "Funding Education in Alaska: Lessons and Insights from Local and National Research" on February 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the Egan Lecture Hall room 112 on the UAS campus in Juneau.

Alaska 529 hosting Flat Dash contest

January 26, 2024

Looking for a fun way to keep your little ones active and engaged this winter? Alaska 529 has a great activity to help keep them motivated and moving: a Flat Dash contest.

Internship scholarship supports teacher education students

January 12, 2024

The Alaska College of Education Consortium (ACEC), encompassing UAA, UAF, and UAS, proudly announces the second year of its Teacher Internship Scholarship Program.

UA Foundation scholarship selection committee training

January 12, 2024

The Feb. 15 deadline for scholarship application submissions is fast approaching. The University of Alaska Foundation is offering open training during January and February to help make the scholarship selection a smoother process.