Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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May 20, 2022
As the Legislature enters its final official day of session, the outlook is positive for the University of Alaska system. The operating and capital budgets moved from conference committee to the House and Senate for approval before midnight.
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UAF student receives 2022 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
May 20, 2022
Annie Maliguine, a master's student in marine biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is the recipient of the 2022 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant. Her work is focused on understanding how forage habitat conditions for Steller's eiders may have changed in the last two decades at Izembek Lagoon.
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UA Board of Regents will hear public testimony May 23
May 20, 2022
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold public testimony from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, May 23. This one-hour session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents.
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Staff Make Students Count Awards nomination period has been extended
May 20, 2022
You have another chance to nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award! The nomination period has been extended through June 10, 2022. The awards will be presented at the September Board of Regents meeting.
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Update on FY22 External Audits
May 20, 2022
UA's annual external audits of finances and federal assistance funding, commonly referred to as the Uniform Guidance or Single Audit, are in progress. The external audit team from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) will perform the audits.
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May 20, 2022
In a flurry of activity, lawmakers pass the budget and a spate of legislation including a long-term solution for the Higher Education Investment Fund in the final day of the Legislative session.
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Supreme Court Issues Decision on Higher Education Investment Fund
May 06, 2022
The Alaska Supreme Court issued its decision regarding the Higher Education Investment Fund [HEIF] -- the source for Alaska Performance Scholarships, needs-based grants and WWAMI funding.
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May 06, 2022
It's that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of graduates across the University of Alaska system.
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May 06, 2022
With only 13 days left until the Legislature hits the 121-day regular session deadline, lawmakers are rushing to meet their constitutionally mandated duties, namely passing a state budget and voting on appointees to state boards, commissions and the Governor's cabinet.
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Town Hall with President Pitney
May 06, 2022
President Pitney, joined by the three chancellors and system office leadership, held a virtual Town Hall on May 3 open to the entire UA community.