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.

Did you know that 50% of the latest UAS Educational Leadership graduates are Indigenous, including a clan leader, several culture bearers, and a mayor?

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.

Did you know the Small Business Development Center received a $1 million grant to develop a program fostering rural entrepreneurship?

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.