Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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June 04, 2021
Alaska 529 and the Alaska Boating Safety Program have announced that they will be working together to help keep Alaska youth safe, when on or near Alaska's ocean and waterways.
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2021 Staff Make Students Count Awardees
June 04, 2021
During the June Board of Regents Meeting, UA Interim President Pat Pitney recognized four outstanding staff members -- one each from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Alaska Southeast, and University of Alaska System Office -- for the 2021 Staff Make Students Count Awards.
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UA Masking policy update - COVID-19 update from President Pat Pitney
May 21, 2021
Consistent with CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated University of Alaska employees, contractors, students and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks. This change is effective Monday, May 24.
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UAA announces largest estate gift in university history
May 21, 2021
$15 million gift helps fulfill donor's dream of higher education for all Alaskans
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May 21, 2021
Operating Budget Heads to Senate, Permanent Fund Deal Proposed, UA Regents Confirmed
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UA President Pat Pitney named to the governing board of UArctic
May 21, 2021
Last Friday the members of the Assembly of the University of the Arctic voted unanimously in favour to elect University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to the Board of UArctic for a three-year term.
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UA Regents to hear public testimony May 24
May 21, 2021
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a one-hour public testimony hearing Monday, May 24 from 4-5 p.m.
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Announcing Emergency Broadband Benefit for Eligible Households
May 21, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a program designed to help qualifying families and households afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 21, 2021
The Alaska Maritime Education Consortium on Wednesday was named one of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.
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Universities and community campuses celebrate graduation differently this year
May 07, 2021
Universities and community campuses across the state have gathered to celebrate graduates over the last few weeks.