UA responds to UNAC Complaint and Files its Own

October 07, 2022

The University of Alaska administration filed a response to the Unfair Labor Practice detailing the university's actions and good faith efforts to negotiate. The administration also filed its own complaint with the Alaska Labor Relations Agency alleging unlawful labor practices by UNAC to ensure the entire context of the negotiations process is before the hearing officer.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opened October 1

October 07, 2022

The FAFSA is required for UA scholarships, federal aid and most scholarships. Some institutions have early FAFSA deadlines. Check with your school's Financial Aid Office.

Clery Act Annual Security Reports are available

October 07, 2022

The Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (known as the "Clery Act" ) and the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act require that colleges and universities provide timely warnings of crimes that represent a threat to the campus community, to publish an annual security report and an annual fire safety report, distribute the reports to all students and employees, and inform prospective students and employees about the reports.

Did You Know that First National Bank Alaska and UA Have a Shared Vision for Empowering Alaska?

October 07, 2022

The First National Bank Alaska Finance Lab is scheduled to open in fall 2023. The lab, housed at UAA, will support business education and collaborative learning opportunities for students attending all three of Alaska's public universities.

UA President Pat Pitney is now on Twitter.

September 16, 2022

To help spread news about the great people, programs and happenings throughout the university system, President Pitney has started a Twitter account. Follow her at @UAlaskaPres.

UA Board of Regents set FY24 budget priorities, recognize outstanding staff

September 16, 2022

During its two-day meeting in Juneau, the University of Alaska Board of Regents addressed Alaska's critical needs for a qualified workforce, the success of the dual enrollment programs across the system, and investments in the university to improve the student experience, faculty capacity, research and innovation to empower Alaska's future.

Libby Roderick receives 2022 Bullock Prize in recognition of service to the UA system

September 16, 2022

The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Libby Roderick. Roderick, who has been a UAA staff member since 2006, is the director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative and associate director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence.

UA Giving Day set for February 2023

September 16, 2022

Mark February 22 and 23 on your calendar for UA Giving Day! Last year, 1,686 community members like you contributed $1,064,496 to support students and programs across all three universities in 49 hours for Alaska.

University Notice of Title IX Rights and Resources

September 16, 2022

The University of Alaska is committed to providing a safe and respectful educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, as required by Title IX. This extends to admissions and employment to provide a safe and healthy in-person and virtual/online educational and work environment in which educational programs, internships, practicums, employment, research activities, conference and meeting participation, study abroad programs and other off-campus academic or research related activities are free of sexual or gender-based discrimination.

Did you know, dual enrollment programs are attracting and retaining more Alaska students into the University of Alaska system?

September 16, 2022

These opportunities improve student outcomes in high school and college, and they save Alaska families thousands of dollars in education costs.