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University leaders share messages of support and resources following Western Alaska storms
October 17, 2025
UAA and UAF leaders address the impacts of recent storms across Western Alaska, share available resources, and thank the university community for its compassion and response.
Update on Staff Unionization Efforts: Understanding Flexibility Under UA's Current Staff System
October 17, 2025
UA continues to provide information to help staff understand how union representation could affect their work experience, compensation, and professional development.
Save the date: UA Compliance Week – third-party compliance training
October 17, 2025
As part of the University of Alaska's annual Compliance Week, employees are invited to attend a virtual training session focused on third-party compliance.
Did you know the University of Alaska powers a growing grant writing network?
October 15, 2025
Launched in 2024 through the UA Faculty Initiative Fund, the Alaska Grant Writing Network was created to strengthen grant-seeking capacity across the state.
Did you know UAF just released a feature documentary celebrating 100 years of Nanooks hockey?
September 30, 2025
A new feature-length documentary from the University of Alaska Fairbanks marks 100 years of Nanooks hockey, revisiting the team's rivalries, traditions, and the broader role the sport has played in Alaska communities.
Did you know T3 Alaska is bringing maritime career pathways to 10 coastal communities this year?
September 10, 2025
The University of Alaska Fairbanks' T3 Alaska program is launching Maritime STEAMfests. These hands-on events connect high school students to careers at sea and in shipyards. The first events took place in Sitka, Wrangell, Seward, and Valdez this spring, with more scheduled this fall in Ketchikan, Kodiak, Juneau, Hoonah, Kake, and Homer.
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Graduates celebrate during UAA’s 2025 spring commencement
May 5, 2025View photos from UAA's 2025 Commencement celebration.Read NASA article -
Nanook Nation graduates light Carlson Center in 2025 graduation
May 4, 2025The University of Alaska Fairbanks celebrated its 103rd commencement ceremony.Read Commencement Article -
University of Alaska Southeast’s commencement celebrates cultural diversity
May 6, 2025The 54th annual University of Alaska Southeast commencement ceremony in Juneau on Sunday focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.Read Commencement article
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