Capitol Report April 4, 2025

April 04, 2025

The legislature wrapped up another busy week in Juneau as the start of April brought a stretch of sunny spring weather to the capital city.

Coming Soon: Upgrades to UAOnline Login and Student Experience

April 04, 2025

We previously shared that changes are coming to UAOnline on April 14th and promised more detail as we inch closer to that date. We're excited to announce new updates to the login process and navigation within UAOnline.

The Word is Out! UA Employee Experience Survey Results are Published

April 04, 2025

The University of Alaska has released the initial results of the Employee Experience Survey conducted last fall. More than 1,900 employees across the UA System participated.

Empower Alaska Incentive Program Launched

April 04, 2025

UA has launched the Empower Alaska Incentive Program -- a new pilot initiative offering financial recognition for employees who go above and beyond.

Systemwide Town Hall April 15, 2025

April 04, 2025

University of Alaska systemwide staff, students and faculty are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney and other university leaders on Tuesday, April 15, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Spirit, Nook, and Spike Celebrate the Generosity Displayed During Giving Day 2025

April 04, 2025

2,500+ donors gave more than $1.3 million which was spread out in its impact across the system. A special thanks to the nearly 200 challenge and match donors who participated to inspire and amplify the contributions made.

Update: State of Alaska Cybersecurity Issues Impacting Retirement Contributions Resolved

March 21, 2025

In early November, the Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) experienced a system outage. This affected the timely deposit of retirement contributions to your State of Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).

Updates on Recent Federal Executive Actions & BOR Motion Implementation

March 21, 2025

This week, President Pitney shared updates with the UA Community on the changing federal landscape, as well as ongoing efforts to implement the Board of Regent's motion on DEI.

Free 'All Access' Webinar: Unlock the Power of 'Helperbird' for Enhanced Reading and Accessibility

March 21, 2025

Join UA DS for a free webinar session exploring how Helperbird's powerful tools can make reading online easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're a student, educator, administrator or support staff, discover over 30 customizable features to improve accessibility, reading, writing, and productivity. Learn how to tailor the web to your needs and support students with diverse abilities in their learning journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your online experience!

Coming Soon: Upgrades to UAOnline Login and Student Experience

March 21, 2025

On April 14, UA will change the UAOnline login page to provide a more streamlined login experience for students and employees, as well as upgrading Student Self-Service to the latest version.