Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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New Online Giving Platform Launches This Month: Check Your Unit's Donation Links
April 17, 2026
The UA Foundation is launching a new online giving experience through GiveCampus, replacing engage.alaska.edu by the end of April.
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Capitol Report: April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
Senate finance adds funding for university deferred maintenance, employee compensation and student recruitment as state budget continues to develop
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University of Alaska spring 2026 commencement ceremonies scheduled across the state
April 17, 2026
The University of Alaska's three universities will hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at campuses and community locations across Alaska beginning May 1.
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Education Trust of Alaska marks 25 years of helping families save for college
April 17, 2026
Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska, Lael Oldmixon, highlights the Education Trust of Alaska's 25th anniversary.
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Compliance Chat: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
April 17, 2026
New ideas are created every day across the University of Alaska. Some turn into publications, some into software or tools, and others grow into discoveries with real world impact far beyond the campus. This Chat shows how early awareness and the right conversations help protect ideas, avoid costly missteps, and keep the university moving forward responsibly.
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UAF announces Arctic research park designation
April 17, 2026
Mike Sfraga recently designated a portion of West Ridge on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus as the UAF Arctic Research Park. This designation received unanimous endorsement from the Master Planning Committee on Feb. 9
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New planetarium at the UA Museum of the North ready to open
April 17, 2026
The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium at the UA Museum of the North will open Saturday, April 25, International Astronomy Day.
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April 03, 2026
House Operating Budget Advances; President Pitney Presents University's Capital Budget Needs to House Finance; UAF Leaders Update Senators on Alaska Native Language Center
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UAS recognized as a top Military Friendly School
April 03, 2026
For the second consecutive year, the University of Alaska Southeast has been awarded the Military Friendly School Gold designation.
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Staff Union Election Update - CAUSE-UAW Officially Formed
April 03, 2026
Eligible UA staff employees voted over the last two weeks on whether to form an employee union. Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 1,106-610 with 1,716 eligible voters (about 75% of those eligible) casting ballots. Barring objections or other challenges, the outcome will be certified on Wednesday, April 8.