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2024 Partisan Political Activities memo
September 06, 2024
This is our annual reminder that, although as individuals we are encouraged to vote and to get as involved as we may care to be in election campaigns, it is important that we refrain from utilizing for partisan political purposes those publicly funded UA resources to which we have access as members of the UA community.
Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
September 06, 2024
Simmons, who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical-Community Psychology, brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a faculty member and senior administrator at UAF. As the former Interior Alaska Campus director, Simmons oversaw faculty and staff while serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and state grants.
University of Alaska continues contract negotiations with United Academics
August 23, 2024
The University of Alaska has begun negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new collective bargaining agreement. UNAC represents most faculty and post-doctoral fellows at the UA System, and the current bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at the end of this year.
August 27, 2024
With a 15-year history of developing educational leaders across the state, the EDLD program at UAS has a robust mission of building careers centered around Alaska's needs.
Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?
August 14, 2024
UA is collaborating with Extreme Habitat Institute (X-Hab 3D), Penn State, and other key partners to explore how 3D printing technology can be used to create durable, affordable housing tailored to Alaskans' unique needs.
July 22, 2024
The Alaska Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the Alaska Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Rural Program by enhancing its ability to introduce and develop new tools, training, and opportunities tailored to the needs of rural Alaska and Alaska Native-owned businesses.
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Artificial Intelligence speeds business planning in Alaska
Sept. 2, 2024Artificial intelligence is streamlining access to money for small businesses, leveling the playing field for rural communities.Read SBDC article -
UAF scientist’s method could give months’ warning of major earthquakes
Sept. 4, 2024The public could have days or months of warning about a major earthquake through identification of prior low-level tectonic unrest over large areas, according to research by a UAF scientist.Read earthquake story -
Juneau glacier flooding leaves residents looking for long-term solutions
Aug. 11, 2024For a second straight year, a massive basin to the side of the Mendenhall Glacier burst, sending billions of gallons of water rushing downstream.
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