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Don't let a phishing scam reel you in

October 04, 2019

Cybercriminals use phishing--a type of social engineering--to manipulate people into doing what they want. Social engineering is at the heart of all phishing attacks, especially those conducted via e-mail. Technology makes phishing easy. Setting up and operating a phishing attack is fast, inexpensive, and low risk: any cybercriminal with an e-mail address can launch one.

Building a better Alaska one class at a time

October 04, 2019

Later this month, Fairbanks will welcome the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. The theme of this year's gathering is "Good Government, Alaskan Driven," which reflects a call to work together for a state government that is in service to the needs of all Alaskans. This theme also underscores the University of Alaska's mission to empower Alaskans with the knowledge to lead our state.

Joint response to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities letter

September 28, 2019

Joint message from Board Chair Davies, President Johnsen, & Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White On September 26 UA's institutional accreditor, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), forwarded a letter (attached) to the Board of Regents, President Johnsen, and Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White "expressing concern as to the ongoing efforts to respond to the funding challenges faced by the state's institution of higher learning."

Capitol Report: Outreach and Engagement Update

September 27, 2019

The Government Relations team has been busy engaging state and federal policymakers on behalf of the University of Alaska. With support and assistance from local campuses, we created exciting opportunities for political leaders to observe, engage and experience the important work of our university system. We are pleased to provide this update from a very eventful summer.

Academic Review process underway

September 23, 2019

Dear UA Community, The Expedited Academic Review process is now underway. There are 13 inter-university academic review teams charged with preparing reports on possibilities for greater program integration, structural changes, and accreditation options to achieve cost savings and re-envision the delivery of academic programs across the university system. The teams are starting their work this week. Their reports will inform options for consideration by the Board of Regents at its November meeting.

Board of Regents September meeting posted online

September 20, 2019

The Sept 12-13 Board of Regents meeting is now posted on Board Docs. The video for each day are posted with the agenda. https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/alaska/Board.nsf/Public

Guidelines for posting on UA social media accounts

September 20, 2019

There are more than 150 University of Alaska-related social media accounts sharing news, events or promoting faculty and student work or organizations. Social media is an excellent, low-cost way to engage the community, share information and build our brands. Here’s what you need to know about posting on a UA social media account:

INBRE seeks proposals for One Health research

September 19, 2019

Alaska INBRE is requesting proposals for a multiyear developmental research pilot project in biomedical and health sciences research under a One Health theme. The submission date is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at 5 p.m. Alaska time. For more information, please see the funding opportunity announcement.

Wildfire app not affiliated with the university

September 19, 2019

Employees and students across the University of Alaska system reported on Monday that they had received an email advertising an app called "Wildfire." The email had a subject line that listed the recipient's name and said, "... welcome back to UAF!

Board of Regents recap

September 19, 2019

Dear UA Community, In today's VIDEO message University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen recaps the Board of Regents actions last week and responds to public testimony.