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  • New version of the UA Software Request process: Launching July 22!

    June 21, 2024

    We're excited to announce the upcoming release of Version 3 of the UA Software Request application. Starting July 22nd, you'll notice several improvements which were inspired by your continued feedback.

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    Phish of the Month: June

    June 21, 2024

    An interesting and somewhat clever scam email recently made the rounds at University of Alaska. It arrived in UA inboxes using an assortment of emails. Here's the breakdown.

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    Simplified direct deposit management in UAOnline

    June 21, 2024

    UAOnline users can now view and manage their payroll direct deposit information in UAOnline, along with their direct deposit details for reimbursements, financial aid, or refunds.

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    Introducing the UAOnline Employee Dashboard

    June 21, 2024

    One of the first new features coming to UAOnline starting June 24 is the Employee Dashboard. With this upgrade, employees will be able to see many employment details directly on the dashboard without needing to navigate through a series of menus.

  • Introducing "My Profile" and Improvements to Personal Information Management in UAOnline

    June 07, 2024

    The My Profile page will be accessible from the main menu either from the tabs at the top of the page or the menu links. It contains links to personal information and direct deposit management pages.

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    New Pages and Navigation Options in UAOnline this June

    June 07, 2024

    Throughout 2024 and 2025, UAOnline will be updated with a new look and feel. Among the first changes that users will notice starting in late June will be to the main menu and site navigation, as well as the addition of some new pages, including the new My Profile dashboard.

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    Listening Sessions: UA Software Request Process

    June 07, 2024

    We would like to thank those who participated in our first listening session regarding the UA Software Request Process, which was held on May 28th, We invite you to join us in our upcoming sessions in June.

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    Phish of the Month: May

    June 07, 2024

    A "free piano" scam is a pervasive phishing lure and continues to make the rounds at University of Alaska; here is a notable example from last August...

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    Updates to the UA Software Request Process

    May 17, 2024

    We've made some updates to the UA Software Request Process, and we're eager to share them with you. Your feedback has been instrumental in these changes, and we appreciate your continued input.

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    Phish of the Month: April

    May 17, 2024

    Recent reports indicate the "sextortion" type emails are making the rounds at University of Alaska.