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  • Staff Make Students Count

    Staff Make Students Count Award - Nominations Extended

    April 21, 2023

    Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Consider nominating them for this year's Staff Make Students Count Award! 2023 nominations are now open, extended through May 26, 2023.

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    Student Success Convening - Save the date!

    April 07, 2023

    Join faculty and staff across the University of Alaska system committed to advancing student success inside and outside the classroom. We would like to invite you to consider participating and presenting in next year's Student Success Convening!

  • COVID-19 virus

    Changing guidance on COVID-19

    April 07, 2023

    As you may know, the federal COVID-19 emergency declaration is expected to expire no later than May 11, 2023. While we wait for an official date for the national emergency's expiration, university leaders are reviewing federal guidance and preparing for how these changes will affect students and employees across the system. We are planning to share more information at the end of April.

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    Understanding and avoiding improper influence in grants, contracts, leases and loans

    April 07, 2023

    The Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA) states that "employees, or an immediate family member, may not attempt to acquire, receive, apply for, be a party to, or have a personal or financial interest in a state grant, contract, lease, or loan if the employee may take or withhold official action that affects the award, execution, or administration of the state grant, contract, lease, or loan."

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    Staff Make Students Count Award - Nominations Open

    April 07, 2023

    Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Consider nominating them for this year's Staff Make Students Count Award! 2023 nominations are now open, through April 28, 2023.

  • A panel discusses arctic issues during past Arctic Encounters Symposium

    Arctic Encounter Symposium to feature °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appResearch & Leadership

    March 16, 2023

    The University of Alaska is proud to be a co-host of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) in Anchorage later this month. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States.

  • Dr. Aparna Palmer

    President Pitney Appoints Dr. Aparna Palmer as UAS Chancellor

    March 16, 2023

    University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected Aparna Dileep-Nageswaran Palmer, Ph.D., to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast. Dr. Palmer succeeds UAS Chancellor Karen Carey, who is retiring on June 30, 2023.

  • Darroll Hargraves

    In Remembrance of Regent Darroll R. Hargraves

    March 16, 2023

    It is with deep sadness that the University of Alaska announces the passing of Regent Darroll R. Hargraves on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a period of illness, surrounded by family. Regent Hargraves served on the Board of Regents since 2019, and was a long-time, dedicated public servant to the people of Alaska.

  • Whale sculpture on the UAS campus in Juneau

    Save the Dates! UAS upcoming events

    March 16, 2023

    Please note the dates for Chancellor Carey's retirement celebration, honorary degree awards, and welcoming the new UAS Chancellor.

  • President Pitney presents the 2023 State of the University Address

    President Pitney delivers third "State of the University" Address

    March 03, 2023

    University of Alaska President Pat Pitney delivered her third "State of the University" Address on Tuesday, February 21, during the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce's weekly business luncheon. A video recording and copy of the speech can be found on the President's State of the University website.