Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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President Pitney met with media to discuss budget, vision and impacts of COVID-19
September 18, 2020
Members of the media were invited to a press conference with Interim President Pat Pitney on Tuesday Sept. 15, the first since taking helm of the university system in August.
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UAF to host federal Arctic Energy Office
September 17, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the reestablishment of its Arctic Energy Office, which will be headquartered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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September 16, 2020
By law (Alaska Statute 39.52.120(b)(6), part of the Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA)), UA employees may not use, or permit the use of, UA email or other UA property or resources for partisan political purposes.
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Students in off-campus academic or research related activities
September 16, 2020
The University of Alaska (UA) is committed to a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which educational programs, internships, practicums, employment, research activities, conference and meeting participation, study abroad programs and other off-campus academic or research related activities are free of sexual or gender-based discrimination.
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Regents approve discontinuation of four UAA athletics teams, address budget challenges
September 16, 2020
The athletics decision was a component of the discussion on the university's budget challenges. The university is planning for a $257 million FY22 state operating budget, a reduction of $20 million from FY21.
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Pitney's first month featured outreach and engagement with the community
September 04, 2020
Eager to meet with as many people as possible, Interim UA President Pat Pitney made good use of her schedule during her first month on the job. Her efforts are part of a comprehensive 90-day plan to engage with the university and Alaska community, increase visibility and build relationships.
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Title IX training now available
September 03, 2020
The UA Title IX online training is now available. Employees must complete the training by Sept. 30, students by Oct. 31.
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New COVID-19 training available on Blackboard
September 03, 2020
Students and employees now have access to a new COVID-19 training course. The training takes about an hour to complete and includes information about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself and your community.
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New resources available from Office of Audit and Consulting Services
September 02, 2020
The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services is excited to announce a series of resource materials which were developed and added to our website.
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Brian Barnes Receives University of Alaska Foundation Bullock Prize
August 29, 2020
The University of Alaska (UA) Foundation announced that it will award the 2020 Edith R. Bullock Prize to University of Alaska Fairbanks's Brian Barnes.
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