Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Curious about HAARP? Catch this weekend's Science for Alaska talk
July 10, 2026
This Saturday, UAF's Geophysical Institute and Explore Fairbanks are hosting the second talk of the Science for Alaska Summer Series, featuring Evans Callis, HAARP's Research Support Services Lead.
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Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act: reporting reminder for UA employees
July 10, 2026
The federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) requires organizations that engage in lobbying to disclose lobbying activities and expenses on a quarterly basis. The University of Alaska system is required to submit this information.
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Travel agency transition update - booking pause for travel after October 31
July 09, 2026
UA is transitioning to a new travel management company in October 2026. Departments should pause booking travel after October 31 and manage any unused CTM ticket credits before the changeover.
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UAS, Mitchell Hamline partner to offer faster, lower-cost pathways to a law degree
July 09, 2026
The University of Alaska Southeast and Mitchell Hamline School of Law have signed two partnership agreements, enabling UAS students and alumni to earn a law degree with tuition and time savings without moving out of state.
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Watch parties for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson live event at UAF
July 09, 2026
Tickets for the live event in the Davis Concert Hall have all been reserved at this time and the waitlist is closed due to the length. Watch parties across Alaska have been set up for those who cannot attend.
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New effort certification in UAOnline starting in August 2026
July 09, 2026
The new effort reporting process will take effect for the summer semester reporting period, which begins in August 2026. Here is a sneak peek at what will be changing.
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Annual Ethics Act Compliance Reminder - June 30 deadline
June 19, 2026
All University employees (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.
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July newsletter schedule adjustment
June 19, 2026
To accommodate the July 4 holiday, the schedule of the employee newsletter will shift slightly for July.
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Notice: UA salaries are public data
June 19, 2026
This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and will be released when public records requests are made.
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June 05, 2026
In a new collaboration, UAS student interns pass along passion for ocean life while gaining career experience.