Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Maximize Your Education Savings: Join Alaska 529 Fridays!
March 07, 2025
These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA employees.
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Google Photos Access Ends May 31, 2025
March 07, 2025
After May 31, 2025, any photos or photo backups to Google Photos accessed via your UA Google account will be lost.
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UA Giving Day is on the Horizon!
March 07, 2025
Mark Your Calendars for March 25. Keep your eyes peeled for more clues about what's in store during this upcoming 49-hour adventure. Will you join us to show an overwhelming response of support for our students and our mission?
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Join the Arctic Leadership Initiative: Application Deadline Extended
March 07, 2025
The Arctic Leadership Initiative (ALI) is now accepting applications for three exciting opportunities beginning in Fall 2025 for Arctic Engagement Awards, Early Career Faculty (ECF) Fellowships and our Student Cohort.
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Updates Made to UA's Nondiscrimination Statements
February 21, 2025
The University of Alaska has updated its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination statements as a result of recent federal direction.Websites, publications, and other university-generated materials that contain a microversion of the nondiscrimination statement should be updated to use the new version moving forward.
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Capitol Report: Legislature Contemplates New Revenues Amid Fiscal Challenges
February 21, 2025
As committees in both the House and Senate continue examining the FY26 budget and the state's overall fiscal situation, discussions about the growing need for new state revenue are becoming more frequent around the Capitol. The current outlook of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year shows a deficit in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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When to Check In: How UA’s Research Committees Impact Everyone
February 21, 2025
Even if you're not directly involved in research, the upcoming UA Compliance Chat is one you won't want to miss. This session sheds light on three of the university's research committees that play an important role in protecting our community and ensuring the university's success.
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Changes Coming to UA Google Storage
February 21, 2025
In the coming months, UA will be making changes our Google Workspace storage policy. The changes will help us address increasing Google Workspace storage costs, optimize our digital storage solutions, and develop policies to govern that storage moving forward.
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Enhancing Private Scholarship Support at UA: A System-Wide Transformation
February 20, 2025
UA is making significant strides to improve its private scholarship process, creating more flexible, accessible, and student-friendly opportunities across the system. This initiative aims to reduce financial stress and enhance the academic experience for students.
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2025 UA Workforce reports published
February 20, 2025
These reports provide a data-driven look at the state's largest and fastest-growing occupations requiring postsecondary education, offering a decade of employment insights -- from 2013 to 2023.