Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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December 04, 2020
This holiday season will look different than most with a shift to virtual gatherings with family and friends as well as traditional holiday performances moved online.
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Education Trust of Alaska launches new website
December 04, 2020
The Education Trust of Alaska is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: EducationTrustAK.com. The website features a streamlined experience, designed to make it easy to navigate.
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ACEP receives federal energy grant for hydrokinetic research
December 04, 2020
The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) has been named as a recipient of a major grant from the United States Department of Energy through its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy's Submarine Hydrokinetic And Riverine Kilo-megawatt Systems (SHARKS) program.
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UAA interim chancellor selection process
November 21, 2020
During an emergency meeting on Nov. 11, Interim UA President Pat Pitney updated the Board of Regents on the process for selecting an interim UAA chancellor to serve until the search for Chancellor Sandeen's permanent replacement concludes.
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November 21, 2020
Amid skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance this month urging individuals to avoid traveling for the holidays and to consider canceling plans to spend time with relatives outside their households.
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University leadership presents COVID-19 update to Joint Senate and House Education Committee
November 21, 2020
Earlier this week University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney, Chancellors Cathy Sandeen, Daniel White and Karen Carey virtually attended a joint Senate and House Education Committee to discuss how the university provided critical contributions to Alaska's continuing fight against COVID-19 and to highlight how the university is key to Alaska's economic recovery.
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Congressional efforts to address University of Alaska's still unfulfilled land grant
November 21, 2020
Congressional efforts to address University of Alaska's still unfulfilled land grant promise are in the works and being spearheaded by Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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Governor uses emergency notification system to share COVID-19 message
November 21, 2020
At approximately 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 phones throughout Alaska received an official State of Alaska emergency SMS text message stating that COVID-19 cases are escalating and directing individuals to a video of Gov. Mike Dunleavy calling for Alaskans to work together to reduce infections over the next three weeks.
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UA to hire current faculty and staff to serve as Title IX advisors
November 20, 2020
The university is recruiting 12-15 individuals to serve part-time as university-appointed Title IX advisors. This is a new position which entails serving in an advisory role for complainants and respondents participating in Title IX hearings.
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University of Alaska launches 'Did You Know?' series
November 18, 2020
The University of Alaska has launched a new series called "Did You Know?" designed to better inform Alaskans about the critical role the university system plays in economic development and to highlight people who contribute to Alaska's vibrant economy.