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UA System News
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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
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May 21, 2021
Operating Budget Heads to Senate, Permanent Fund Deal Proposed, UA Regents Confirmed
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UA President Pat Pitney named to the governing board of UArctic
May 21, 2021
Last Friday the members of the Assembly of the University of the Arctic voted unanimously in favour to elect University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to the Board of UArctic for a three-year term.
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UA Regents to hear public testimony May 24
May 21, 2021
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a one-hour public testimony hearing Monday, May 24 from 4-5 p.m.
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