Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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September 17, 2021
During its two-day meeting this week, the University of Alaska Board of Regents focused on the university's progress toward budget stability in its review of the FY22 budget and preview of the FY23 areas of focus.
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Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence nominations are open
September 17, 2021
It's time to start thinking of UA colleagues doing important work who deserve recognition!
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UA Regents learn about rare earth minerals in 'Did You Know' presentation
September 17, 2021
Earlier this month, the UA Board of Regents took an in-depth look into the university's role in the development of critical minerals through a "Did You Know" presentation, which includes work being done on the research, exploration and extraction of these strategic minerals, workforce development for the mining industry, and their importance to the state's economy and national security.
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UA Interim President Pat Pitney presents to Southeast Conference
September 17, 2021
University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney presented to the Southeast Conference this week, outlining UA's successes over the last year and goals for the future.
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Give AK a Shot lottery to award nine, $49,000 scholarship accounts in Alaska 529
September 17, 2021
In case you haven't heard the news, the Alaska Chamber has launched the "Give AK a Shot" Sweepstakes as a strategy to encourage Alaska residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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UA Student Success Convening 2021 Registration
September 17, 2021
UA students deserve the best! Join faculty and staff across the University of Alaska system committed to advancing student success inside and outside the classroom.
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It's Emergency Preparedness Month. Are You Prepared?
September 03, 2021
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and Alaska's unique geography can leave us vulnerable to a multitude of emergency situations like wildfires, earthquakes and tsunamis--to name a few.
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UA Board of Regents to hold full board meeting Sept. 9-10
September 03, 2021
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a full meeting of the board Sept. 9 & 10 to discuss initial budget proposals, enrollment numbers, the Alaska Native Success Initiative and other topics of importance.
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Pitney responds to System Office Administrative Review
September 03, 2021
Under the direction of Interim UA President Pat Pitney, administrative reviews occurred across the university system to analyze the roles and responsibilities of each executive/leadership position.
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Alaska Chamber of Commerce Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Prize Drawing
September 03, 2021
The Alaska Chamber of Commerce is choosing weekly winners to receive a prize of $49,000 with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
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