Alaska 529 launches two of the most generous education savings incentive programs in the country

April 15, 2022

The state's education savings plan, Alaska 529, has launched the new Dash to Save(TM) and Dash to Save More(TM) incentive programs aimed at reducing the burden of paying for higher education for Alaska students.

Nominations are open for Staff Make Students Count award

April 01, 2022

Nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award. The nomination period will be open April 1 - April 30, 2022.

UAS Egan Library Selected for Competitive Federal Humanities Grant

April 01, 2022

The William A. Egan Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association's American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

UNAC Update from President Pitney

April 01, 2022

The existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Alaska and United Academics (UNAC) expired on December 31, 2021, although its terms and conditions remain in effect while the parties negotiate a new agreement. Those negotiations began last August and will continue until an agreement is reached or negotiations are deadlocked.

Capitol Report April 1, 2022

April 01, 2022

The Legislature wrestles with COVID-19 and the University of Alaska Senate Subcommittee budget close out takes a step forward

Development of a SO Mission statement is underway

March 18, 2022

President Pitney convened the System Office Mission Statement work team to lead an inclusive process for crafting a mission statement for the UA System Office.

Virtual Festival of Native Arts on March 25-26

March 18, 2022

The Festival of Native Arts will be held virtually this year on March 25-26 with a theme of "Culture, Land and Future."

Three Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame

March 18, 2022

Three brilliant Alaskans have been inducted this year into the Innovators Hall of Fame. The celebration, co-hosted by University of Alaska Vice President of Academics, Students and Research Dr. Paul Layer and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, took place Wednesday in Juneau.

Capitol Report - March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

Lawmakers consider budget increases after receiving positive Spring 2022 Revenue Forecast and an update from UA's Federal Relations team.

Capitol Report - March 14, 2022

March 18, 2022

The Legislature Anticipates Substantial Revenue Increases with the Release of the Spring Revenue Forecast, and UA Experts participate in Juneau for Alaska Aerospace Day.