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    UNAC Update from President Pitney

    April 01, 2022

    The existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Alaska and United Academics (UNAC) expired on December 31, 2021, although its terms and conditions remain in effect while the parties negotiate a new agreement. Those negotiations began last August and will continue until an agreement is reached or negotiations are deadlocked.

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    Capitol Report April 1, 2022

    April 01, 2022

    The Legislature wrestles with COVID-19 and the University of Alaska Senate Subcommittee budget close out takes a step forward

  • System Office

    Development of a SO Mission statement is underway

    March 18, 2022

    President Pitney convened the System Office Mission Statement work team to lead an inclusive process for crafting a mission statement for the UA System Office.

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    Virtual Festival of Native Arts on March 25-26

    March 18, 2022

    The Festival of Native Arts will be held virtually this year on March 25-26 with a theme of "Culture, Land and Future."

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    Three Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame

    March 18, 2022

    Three brilliant Alaskans have been inducted this year into the Innovators Hall of Fame. The celebration, co-hosted by University of Alaska Vice President of Academics, Students and Research Dr. Paul Layer and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, took place Wednesday in Juneau.

  • Capitol Report

    Capitol Report - March 18, 2022

    March 18, 2022

    Lawmakers consider budget increases after receiving positive Spring 2022 Revenue Forecast and an update from UA's Federal Relations team.

  • Capitol Report

    Capitol Report - March 14, 2022

    March 18, 2022

    The Legislature Anticipates Substantial Revenue Increases with the Release of the Spring Revenue Forecast, and UA Experts participate in Juneau for Alaska Aerospace Day.

  • Military students

    All three universities receive Military Friendly School designations

    March 18, 2022

    Over the last week, all three universities have received honorable designations as military friendly schools.

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    University of Alaska to co-host Arctic Encounter Symposium

    March 18, 2022

    The University of Alaska is one of four co-sponsors of this year's Arctic Encounter Symposium to be held in Anchorage April 7-8. The Arctic Encounter Symposium is the flagship event of Arctic policy conferences in the United States.

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    University of Alaska system nears $200 million fundraising goal

    March 18, 2022

    The University of Alaska System's $200 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to a report shared with the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors at its March 2 meeting in Juneau.