Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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New Natural Sciences Building for UAS is Underway
November 18, 2022
UAS Auke Bay Integrated Science Building will create a new home for teaching and research associated with UAS' distinctive marine-oriented environmental and interdisciplinary science programs.
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Juneau third grader is winner of annual $25,000 scholarship account from Alaska 529
November 12, 2022
Alaska 529 announced Maxine Peterson was randomly selected as the winner of this year's $25,000 scholarship account giveaway. Maxine, 8, attends Kax̲dig̱oowu Héen Elementary School in Juneau, AK. Alaska 529 surprised the third grader with the announcement during a school assembly. She is the first winner from Southeast Alaska.
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T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan Receives High Rating from Morningstar
November 04, 2022
The Education Trust of Alaska is pleased to announce that its T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan will maintain its "Silver" Morningstar rating. The plan continues to stand out as one of the highest rated plans in the country.
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UA Board of Regents to review FY24 budget, union contracts at its November 10-11 Fairbanks meeting
November 04, 2022
The board will discuss the proposed FY24 operating and capital budgets, tuition rates for academic year 2024, and vote on the collective bargaining agreements between the University of Alaska and United Academics and the Fairbanks Firefighters Association.
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Deadline Extension for Faculty Initiative Fund Proposals
November 04, 2022
UA Faculty Alliance announces calls for proposals for the AY23 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by November 14, 2022.
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November 04, 2022
The awards exemplify how alumni from accredited education programs at UAS, UAF, and UAA carry their love of learning into the world and apply it to teaching. Individually recognized for innovation, each attributed their success to a collaborative process.
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Alaska Launches $59 Million Small Business Financing Program
November 04, 2022
The State of Alaska, the University of Alaska, and the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) today announced the launch of the Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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The University of Alaska celebrates National Compliance & Ethics Week November 6-12
November 04, 2022
There will be an increase in foundational compliance activity over the next year.
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University of Alaska and faculty union reach tentative contract agreement
November 04, 2022
On November 1 the two parties reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that increases faculty pay and the pension wage base, expands the use of faculty development funds, and provides for changes to the dispute resolution process.
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Board of Regents public testimony has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 7
November 04, 2022
Due to technical issues, University of Alaska Board of Regents public testimony has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 7