National Make a Will month with UA Foundation

August 08, 2025

August is national Make a Will Month. Whether you're starting your career, planning for retirement, or somewhere in between, having a will is one of the most important ways to care for the people and causes you value most.

Staff Alliance offers Professional Development support

August 08, 2025

Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. Examples include but not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings, webinars.

Staff Alliance offers Fall 2025 semester fee support

August 08, 2025

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2025 Fall Semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

Maximize Your Education Savings: Join Alaska 529 Fridays!

August 08, 2025

These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA employees.

Stay Informed: Federal Grant & Policy Updates Page

July 25, 2025

The University of Alaska maintains a dedicated Federal Grants & Policy Updates page to help employees stay current on national developments that may impact research funding, student support, and university operations.

Celebrating Excellence - Grand Prize Winners, Honor Roll from Empower Alaska Incentive Program now available

July 25, 2025

An "Honor Roll" of all the recipients of an Empower Alaska Incentive is now online, showcasing the incredible work UA employees do to make a meaningful difference for students.

Tuition Waivers Streamlined for Employees and Full-Time Faculty

July 25, 2025

Beginning this term, tuition waivers will be automatically applied to benefit eligible employees and full-time faculty accounts--no form is needed.

Arctic Encounter Symposium engages Arctic Leaders

July 25, 2025

The University of Alaska is proud to sponsor and co-host the 11th international Arctic Encounter Symposium to be held in Anchorage from July 30 - August 1. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States.

Webinar to show how plants can reduce stress, improve well-being

July 11, 2025

Join Stacey Shriner, education director with the Alaska Botanical Garden, to learn more about therapeutic horticulture and how plants can help individuals meet their social, physical and mental health goals. The free, statewide webinar is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.

Empower Alaska Incentive Program Update: Grand Prize Announcement Coming Soon

July 11, 2025

Grand Prize winners of the Empower Alaska Incentive Program are being selected! The 4 winners will be announced on July 21, and each will receive a $5,000 grand prize.