Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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State of the University: UA combines resilience with revenue generation
March 06, 2020
In the first State of the University address since the 2019 budget cuts, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen outlined how the university is focused on recommitting to a strong and resilient university system, while driving revenue through increased enrollment and the associated tuition that comes with new students.
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Novel coronavirus resources and updates
March 06, 2020
As spring break approaches, I want to provide an update on the university's response to the novel coronavirus situation and to share additional guidance on international travel. There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases in Alaska. However, the number of cases of COVID19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, continues to increase worldwide.
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March 06, 2020
Budget Update The House Finance Committee passed its version of the FY21 Operating Budget out of committee today.
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NEW Training Course added to MyUA - "Cold, Flu, and Transmissible Illness Prevention"
March 06, 2020
A new course has been added to the MyUA learning library. Here is a direct link to the learning activity: Cold, Flu, and Transmissible Illness Prevention.
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UAF awarded Military Friendly bronze status
March 05, 2020
UAF was recently recognized as a Military Friendly Bronze school. The designation puts UAF in the top 30% of Military Friendly colleges across the country. UAF has been a Military Friendly school since 2010 and strives to continually improve service to military and veteran students and families.
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Alaska INBRE request for curriculum development proposals
March 05, 2020
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Excellence, or INBRE, invites full-time faculty at any UA campus to apply for a curriculum development award.
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Nominations open for Staff Make Student Count Awards
March 05, 2020
Staff members lay the foundation for just about every aspect of student success. That's why the University of Alaska recognizes university staff who provide outstanding service to students anywhere in the system with the Staff Make Students Count Award.
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February 21, 2020
Finances, future outlook and positive highlights were the center of discussion during the Board of Regents two-day meeting in Fairbanks. All three chancellors provided updates on recent accomplishments, awards and activities at their universities, and President Johnsen offered a positive look at the future of the university and its vision for 2040.
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2nd Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)- Student and Employee Resources
February 21, 2020
I am hopeful that our communities will remain largely unaffected by COVID-19. That said, Universities have students and employees who travel around the world, and as noted in the Facts and Resources section below, COVID-19 continues to spread, though so far, not to Alaska.
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UAS Designated a Military Friendly® School for 2020-2021
February 21, 2020
UAS was granted the desgnation because of the high value placed on its student veterans and active duty personnel.