2021

Our latest news releases:

12/09/21

Alaska 529 announces its 12th $25,000 scholarship account winner

11/12/21

UA Board of Regents approve FY23 budget requests and Alaska Native Success strategic plan

11/11/21

UA Giving Day surpasses $1 million in annual 49-hour fundraiser 

11/09/21

UA Board of Regents to meet November 11-12 on FY23 budget, tuition, Alaska Native Success and to honor veterans and active duty military

11/05/21

University of Alaska’s 49-Hour Giving Day on November 9-10 engages statewide community

11/02/21

New requirements in federal research contracts necessitate broad UAF employee vaccination requirement

10/12/21

932 Alaska high school students designated for $12,000 UA Scholars Award

09/10/21

UA Board of Regents previews FY23 budget, approved early childhood degree program, and discusses UA’s role in critical mineral research

09/08/21

University of Alaska Board of Regents to discuss FY23 budget, the university’s role in developing critical minerals, a new degree in teacher education and revised tuition structure during Sept. 9-10 meeting

08/25/21

Statement from Interim University of Alaska President Pat Pitney on the Governor’s announcement to fund student scholarships, grants and medical student tuition

08/12/21

UA hires Dr. Pearl K. Brower to lead Alaska Native Success, diversity and inclusion efforts

7/01/21

Statement from University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney on Alaska Performance Scholarship and Alaska Education Grant awards; University to honor awards now and cover delayed payment from the State of Alaska

6/22/21

University of Alaska Board of Regents accepts FY22 Budget passed by the Alaska Legislature

6/17/21

University of Alaska Foundation Announces Dr. Lawrence Duffy as Recipient of Prestigious Edith R. Bullock Prize

6/15/21

UA Interim President Pat Pitney to testify during Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on legislation to resolve the University of Alaska’s unfulfilled land grant 

6/04/21

UA Board of Regents lays the groundwork for strengthening teacher education programs during its two-day meeting

6/02/21

University of Alaska Board of Regents to discuss the university’s role in Alaska’s Blue Economy, new efforts to increase teacher training, and other key issues  during its June 3-4 meeting

6/02/21

Alaska Maritime Education Consortium designated a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Workforce Training and Education

5/12/21

UA Interim President Pat Pitney selects former Governor Sean Parnell as next UAA chancellor

4/16/21

Ten Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame this year

4/08/21

Eight candidates named in the final phase of UAA Chancellor search

3/23/21

University of Alaska System Announces First-ever Fundraising Campaign: $200 Million Goal for Scholarships and Academic Programs

3/02/21

Chancellor search underway at the University of Alaska Anchorage

2/25/21

UA regents reinstate UAA hockey, gymnastics contingent on meeting fundraising goals

2/24/21

UA Interim President Pat Pitney outlines university success, emphasizes stability and a bright future in State of the University address

2/19/21

UA Board of Regents to decide on UAA athletic programs and hear from Gov. Mike Dunleavy during Feb. 25-26 meeting

2/5/21

Six New Board Members Join the University of Alaska Foundation

2/4/21

New workforce data highlights the University of Alaska’s impact on preparing students for Alaska jobs & good wages; 200 UA programs directly linked to jobs in Alaska

1/15/21

UA Board of Regents extends Pitney’s presidential term, discusses racial equity initiative, and votes to reinstate UAA’s men and women’s Alpine ski team after successful fundraising

1/14/21

Racial justice initiative, land grant, UAA Alpine Ski Team on the UA Board of Regents agenda for Friday meeting 

1/12/21

UA Board of Regents to hold full meeting Jan. 15