Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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COVID Phase C Transition - returning to the workplace
June 18, 2021
As our universities transition into more on-site activities throughout the summer and into the fall, many employees will also be returning to on-site work at our campuses.
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Alaska senior residents receive free tuition across UA System
June 18, 2021
During its June meeting, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a policy change that simplifies how senior Alaskans qualify for a university tuition waiver.
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June 18, 2021
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has named Dr. Lawrence K. Duffy, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), as this year's Edith R. Bullock Prize recipient.
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June 04, 2021
The Rasmuson Foundation has named author, University of Alaska Anchorage alum and former University of Alaska Southeast faculty member Ernestine Saankaláxt' Hayes of Juneau as its 2021 Distinguished Artist.
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UAA partners with Willamette University to expand Alaskans' access to law education
June 04, 2021
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is partnering with Willamette University College of Law to expand access to law degrees for Alaskan students, offering a new direct-admit juris doctor (J.D.) program for qualified UAA students and alumni who are planning to attend law school.
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June 04, 2021
The Alaska Legislature's first special session continues.
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June 04, 2021
Alaska 529 and the Alaska Boating Safety Program have announced that they will be working together to help keep Alaska youth safe, when on or near Alaska's ocean and waterways.
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2021 Staff Make Students Count Awardees
June 04, 2021
During the June Board of Regents Meeting, UA Interim President Pat Pitney recognized four outstanding staff members -- one each from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Alaska Southeast, and University of Alaska System Office -- for the 2021 Staff Make Students Count Awards.
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UA Masking policy update - COVID-19 update from President Pat Pitney
May 21, 2021
Consistent with CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated University of Alaska employees, contractors, students and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks. This change is effective Monday, May 24.
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UAA announces largest estate gift in university history
May 21, 2021
$15 million gift helps fulfill donor's dream of higher education for all Alaskans