House passes Capital Budget, restores scholarship funding

August 02, 2019

After two previous attempts, the House passed important revisions to the FY20 Capital Budget on July 29. The legislation, Senate Bill 2002, was dubbed by lawmakers as "Capital Budget 2.0." It authorizes the use of the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), and reverses the fiscal year-end "sweep" of state designated funds, which left a number of critically important programs around the state unfunded. This required a ¾ super majority vote in both the House and Senate, and was an important compromise for this Legislature.

President Johnsen speaks at major business forum in Anchorage

August 02, 2019

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen spoke to 1500 Anchorage business and community leaders about the contributions that the university makes to the state's economy through research and workforce development, and the critical need for Alaska to maintain a strong higher education system. His remarks were part of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Three-Year Outlook Luncheon.

Planned power outage will disrupt data services

August 02, 2019

On Saturday, Aug. 3, UAF Facilities Services will shut down power to the Butrovich Building and Data Center. As a result all UA data systems will be offline for up to 10 hours starting at 2 a.m.

Video message from President Johnsen

August 02, 2019

Dear UA Community - As university leadership takes the next steps in re-envisioning the University of Alaska, there will be weekly updates and ongoing engagement opportunities. This video message from President Jim Johnsen begins that engagement.

Regents direct university administration to consolidate, seek single accreditation

July 31, 2019

The University of Alaska Board of Regents took a step today toward consolidation of the university system into one accredited University of Alaska. By a vote of 8-3, regents made their decision for providing the best way to serve Alaska's students in the face of a severe reduction in state funding.

FY2020 budget information resources

July 24, 2019

In these challenging times for the University of Alaska, we are doing everything we can to provide updated information to you. Here is a list of resources to help you understand and follow the process as decisions and planning unfolds over the coming weeks.

Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options

July 22, 2019

Dear UA Community, Today, on a vote of 10-1, the Board of Regents approved a declaration of financial exigency for the university. This difficult decision is a direct result of a massive $136 million (41%) reduction in state funding, projected additional losses from declining enrollment and reduced research activity, and the lack of sufficient reserves to fund our current operations through the year.

Revised Agenda for Monday's Board of Regents Meeting

July 20, 2019

Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency

Exigency and UA structure update

July 19, 2019

In light of Moody's action, the certainty of a substantial reduction, and the ongoing budget impasse, Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency at the BOR meeting on Monday, July 22.

UA hosts national higher education auditors conference

July 19, 2019

The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services will host the 10th Pacific Northwest Higher Education Internal Auditors' Conference next week in Fairbanks.