Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities
June 17, 2022
A major, long-time supporter of the University of Alaska system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about Alaska's economy and fiscal policy, expand business education and build entrepreneurship capacity. Northrim's donation also includes funding to five community campuses where Northrim employees live and work.
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June 17, 2022
For Alaska, the University of Alaska system's first comprehensive philanthropic campaign, is close to achieving its $200 million goal. We are grateful to each of the more than 18,000 donors who have propelled us forward with their generous contributions. The campaign officially ends in June 2024 making it likely that we will exceed our goal.
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June 03, 2022
During its first in-person meeting in more than two years, the University of Alaska Board of Regents adopted a FY23 spending plan that aligns with the university's key goals, funds student scholarships and high-quality education programs, improves student-facing IT systems, supports key economic growth initiatives including Arctic research, and increases capacity for high-demand workforce and career training.
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UA Foundation hosts reunion gathering for current, former regents and board members
June 03, 2022
On June 1, The University of Alaska Foundation hosted the first-ever reunion bringing current and former members of its board of directors and current and former members of the University of Alaska Board of Regents together for an evening that rekindled connections and celebrated the success of the UA system and foundation.
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June 02, 2022
On June 7th Amy Gallo will give a talk titled Navigating Difficult Conversations During Difficult Times.
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Staff Make Students Count Awards nomination period has been extended
June 02, 2022
University employees and students have another chance to nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award! The nomination period has been extended through June 10th, 2022.
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May 20, 2022
As the Legislature enters its final official day of session, the outlook is positive for the University of Alaska system. The operating and capital budgets moved from conference committee to the House and Senate for approval before midnight.
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UAF student receives 2022 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
May 20, 2022
Annie Maliguine, a master's student in marine biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is the recipient of the 2022 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant. Her work is focused on understanding how forage habitat conditions for Steller's eiders may have changed in the last two decades at Izembek Lagoon.
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UA Board of Regents will hear public testimony May 23
May 20, 2022
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold public testimony from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, May 23. This one-hour session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents.
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Staff Make Students Count Awards nomination period has been extended
May 20, 2022
You have another chance to nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award! The nomination period has been extended through June 10, 2022. The awards will be presented at the September Board of Regents meeting.