Staff Alliance offers Fall 2024 semester fee support

August 09, 2024

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 Fall Semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

2nd annual Global Autonomous Systems Conference highlights expertise

August 09, 2024

The three-day conference from Aug. 13-15 is hosted by the state of Alaska and the University of Alaska, and is sponsored by the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute.

ANSI Leaders Set Goals For FY25 and Beyond

July 26, 2024

Earlier this month, ANSI leadership convened in Anchorage to review their FY24 goals and set their sights on the future.

Did you know the Small Business Development Center received a $1 million grant to develop a program fostering rural entrepreneurship?

July 26, 2024

The Alaska Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the Alaska Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Rural Program by enhancing its ability to introduce and develop new tools, training, and opportunities tailored to the needs of rural Alaska and Alaska Native-owned businesses.

University, state of Alaska to host 2nd annual International Drone Conference

July 26, 2024

Alaska's pivotal role in drone and autonomous systems research will be highlighted at the upcoming Global Autonomous Systems Conference (GASC) scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.

Upcoming Procurement & Contract Services closure

July 26, 2024

Procurement & Contract Services will be closed for regular business on August 19-20, 2024 for a staff retreat.

New Postdoctoral Fellows to support Arctic Leadership Initiative

July 26, 2024

Four new Postdoctoral Fellowships were awarded to support University of Alaska's new Arctic Leadership Initiative.

Check your FY25 benefits for premium holiday deduction information

July 12, 2024

Employees who were enrolled in medical, dental, vision, and/or supplemental benefit coverages for all of FY24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) will see a $0 deduction on their R14 paycheck (paid 7/12/24) for these benefits.

New Arctic Engagement Award Recipients Announced

July 12, 2024

Four proposals from across the UA system will receive Arctic Engagement Award funding as UA launches the Arctic Leadership Initiative. Proposals were ranked on their potential to expand UA's Arctic engagement and visibility, increase the impact of UA's Arctic activities, elevate UA's competitive position, and generate new partnerships and funding. Awards ranged from $18,000 to $20,000.

Federal injunction delays implementation of Title IX Final Rule in Alaska

July 12, 2024

In early July, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration's 2024 Title IX final rule from going into effect in four states, including Alaska. This makes 14 states where the final rule is now on hold by judicial order.