Updates Made to UA's Nondiscrimination Statements

February 21, 2025

The University of Alaska has updated its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination statements as a result of recent federal direction.Websites, publications, and other university-generated materials that contain a microversion of the nondiscrimination statement should be updated to use the new version moving forward.

Capitol Report: Legislature Contemplates New Revenues Amid Fiscal Challenges

February 21, 2025

As committees in both the House and Senate continue examining the FY26 budget and the state's overall fiscal situation, discussions about the growing need for new state revenue are becoming more frequent around the Capitol. The current outlook of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year shows a deficit in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

When to Check In: How UA’s Research Committees Impact Everyone

February 21, 2025

Even if you're not directly involved in research, the upcoming UA Compliance Chat is one you won't want to miss. This session sheds light on three of the university's research committees that play an important role in protecting our community and ensuring the university's success.

Did you know that before cassette tapes and digital files, there were Dictabelts--flexible vinyl recordings that captured history in real-time?

February 11, 2025

One of Alaska's greatest adventurers, Clyde "Slim" Williams, used this now-obscure format in 1955 to record his life's wildest stories--his travels by dog team, his encounters with Indigenous communities, and his advocacy for an Alaska Highway long before it was built. With more than 16,000 audio recordings, the UAF Oral History Collection captures the voices and stories of Alaska's past. Many of these recordings--including Slim's--are available to explore online.

Did you know the Seawolf Food Pantry just relaunched in a bigger home with an even bigger mission?

January 21, 2025

The pantry serves UAA students experiencing food insecurity. The new location doubles the pantry's size and creates a more welcoming environment.

Did you know that 21,777 donors contributed to the For Alaska philanthropic campaign

December 11, 2024

There is a powerful collective story in the eight-year campaign - the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of the University of Alaska.