Growing emergency management program recognized for excellence

February 03, 2020

The University of Alaska Fairbanks' online bachelor's degree program in homeland security and emergency management has recently received top reviews in several college rankings. The program has earned top-five rankings from Nonprofit Colleges Online (No. 1), Best Value Schools (No. 2) and The Best Schools (No. 5). In addition, College Choice ranked it as eighth on its list of the best homeland security degrees.

UAS announces Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program placements for 2020

February 03, 2020

The Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program, hosted at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), is in full swing with students earning college credit while working in the 2020 Alaska State Legislature. Legislators and Interns gathered in the Capitol for a 'meet and greet' event on January 29. UA President Jim Johnsen and UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield joined program coordinator Dr. Glenn Wright in welcoming this year's group of 16 students from all three UA universities.

University of Alaska Southeast business programs earn national accreditation

February 03, 2020

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) accreditation of its business programs. UAS is the first institution in Alaska to receive this honor.

Coronavirus update: do not travel to China

February 03, 2020

On February 2, the U.S. Department of State- Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Centers for Disease Control issued a level-four do not travel advisory to China, because of the coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China.

UA Board of Regents approves tuition increase, sets aside $1.5 million for student financial aid

January 18, 2020

The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to increase the amount undergraduate students pay for college tuition by 5 percent beginning in fall semester 2020, but directed the administration to invest $1.5 million of tuition revenue to financial aid for students at each university. The UA tuition rate remains well below the tuition rates at most universities in the west.

UAS Marine Biology Bachelor's listed #5 in College Values Online Top 20 National Ranking

January 18, 2020

College Values Online has ranked the University of Alaska Southeast as one of the best values for a bachelor's in marine biology degree program. The ranking takes into account affordability, accreditation, and rankings in major publications like U.S. News and World Report. College Values Online references compensation research organization PayScale, which lists the median wage for marine biologists at $51,538 per year. By attaining a marine biology degree, students are prepared for entry-level positions in marine science fields as well as continued studies at the graduate level.

UAF's online bachelor's degrees rank among top 100

January 18, 2020

The University of Alaska Fairbanks' online bachelor's degree programs have been ranked among the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report.

Master of education degree wins teacher support certification

January 18, 2020

UAF's master of education degree in online innovation and design, or ONID, has been awarded the online teacher support certification by Quality Matters, a nonprofit organization recognized as a leader in quality assurance for online education.

UAF, Fairbanks school district launch middle college

January 17, 2020

Students in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will soon have the opportunity to complete their high school careers with up to two years of college credit, tuition-free.

Board of Regents resolution renames KPC anthropology lab to honor the late Dr. Alan Boraas legacy

January 17, 2020

The University of Alaska Board of Regents unanimously passed a resolution honoring the late Dr. Alan Boraas's life and legacy during its full board meeting on Jan. 16 in Anchorage. The resolution also recognizes the renaming of the Kenai Peninsula College Anthropology Lab the Alan 'Tiqutsex' Boraas Anthropology Lab as a tribute to his legacy of teaching, research and service.