Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSystem news
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSystem News
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Short-term accomplishments, long-term progress highlighted at February Regents Meeting
March 03, 2023
The Board of Regents heard how the university plays a major role in Alaska's current economy and future capacity for growth. The Regents heard updates on the System's role as an economic driver, and further refined Goals and Measures to set the system up for future success and growth including a focus on UAF becoming a tier 1 research university, an emphasis on growing enrollment across the system and developing a skilled workforce for Alaska's industries.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appBoard of Regents approves the System Office Mission Statement
March 03, 2023
The Board of Regents formally approved a mission statement for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSystem Office during its February 24 meeting. The final language reflects revisions requested by members of the board at its November meeting, and will be added to Regents' policy Chapter 01.01- Mission.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appGiving Day sets new record
March 03, 2023
The University of Alaska system, including University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Alaska Southeast, wrapped up the most successful °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appGiving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.
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February 18, 2023
The Board of Regents will have committee meetings on Feb. 23 and a full board meeting on Feb. 24 in Anchorage with a focus on goals and measures, economic impacts, and workforce development.
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President Pitney to Deliver "State of the University" Address
February 17, 2023
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney will deliver this year's "State of the University" Address on Tuesday, February 21, at the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce's weekly business luncheon. The address will focus on how the University empowers Alaska, and highlight excellence across the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSystem.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appUpdates Social Media Guidelines on TikTok
February 17, 2023
After some careful review, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appLeadership decided to update our social media policy and guidelines regarding TikTok in a way that allows for student learning, marketing and outreach, research, and other activities while still placing safeguards around data and privacy.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents to hear public testimony Tuesday, February 21
February 17, 2023
The public testimony session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents. To testify, please call 1-888-886-7786 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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Supporters Line Up to Champion °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appin Third Annual Giving Day Event
February 17, 2023
This year more than 75 donors, representing alumni, community members and business supporters, are offering a record-setting amount in challenges and rewards to encourage broad community participation in giving to UAA, UAF, and UAS.
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February 17, 2023
Capitol Report February 17: Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced an amended FY 24 budget. Notably, salary adjustments for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appemployee compensation increases are among the included amendments.
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Pilot internship scholarship supports teacher education students
February 03, 2023
The University of Alaska is launching a new pilot program to offset the financial burden of teacher internships. Current and prospective students in the final years of UA's teacher licensure programs can now apply for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appTeacher Internship Scholarship, with recipients receiving tuition, fees and a $10,000 stipend to offset living expenses.