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Compliance Chat #5 - Restrictions Post-employment

May 05, 2023

Most obligations under the Executive Branch Ethics Act end with the termination of university employment with two exceptions. This includes (1) the information that we glean from our UA official duties and (2) the other has to do with advice, assistance, and representation. Learn more in this month's Compliance Chat.

University of Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy Announce Inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference

April 21, 2023

The University of Alaska and Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that the University and State of Alaska will host the inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference (GASC) in Anchorage on Aug. 9-11, 2023. GASC is a three-day gathering that will include presentations from worldwide experts, conversations among policy and industry leaders, and opportunities to connect with visionaries in autonomous systems.

Celebrating Commencement season 2023

April 21, 2023

Congratulations Graduates! It's that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of graduates across the University of Alaska system. Check out the schedule of commencement celebrations across the UA System.

Staff Make Students Count Award - Nominations Extended

April 21, 2023

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Consider nominating them for this year's Staff Make Students Count Award! 2023 nominations are now open, extended through May 26, 2023.

Student Success Convening - Save the date!

April 07, 2023

Join faculty and staff across the University of Alaska system committed to advancing student success inside and outside the classroom. We would like to invite you to consider participating and presenting in next year's Student Success Convening!

Changing guidance on COVID-19

April 07, 2023

As you may know, the federal COVID-19 emergency declaration is expected to expire no later than May 11, 2023. While we wait for an official date for the national emergency's expiration, university leaders are reviewing federal guidance and preparing for how these changes will affect students and employees across the system. We are planning to share more information at the end of April.

Understanding and avoiding improper influence in grants, contracts, leases and loans

April 07, 2023

The Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA) states that "employees, or an immediate family member, may not attempt to acquire, receive, apply for, be a party to, or have a personal or financial interest in a state grant, contract, lease, or loan if the employee may take or withhold official action that affects the award, execution, or administration of the state grant, contract, lease, or loan."

Staff Make Students Count Award - Nominations Open

April 07, 2023

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Consider nominating them for this year's Staff Make Students Count Award! 2023 nominations are now open, through April 28, 2023.

Arctic Encounter Symposium to feature UA Research & Leadership

March 16, 2023

The University of Alaska is proud to be a co-host of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) in Anchorage later this month. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States.

President Pitney Appoints Dr. Aparna Palmer as UAS Chancellor

March 16, 2023

University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected Aparna Dileep-Nageswaran Palmer, Ph.D., to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast. Dr. Palmer succeeds UAS Chancellor Karen Carey, who is retiring on June 30, 2023.