Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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UA Scholars Celebrates Moms and Teachers
May 07, 2021
The UA Scholars Program wishes a happy mother's day to the moms, grandmothers, and mother-figures in the lives of our UA Scholars.
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May 07, 2021
Lawmakers are working against a deadline of May 19 to meet the constitutional 121-day limit for regular sessions of the Legislature. If this does not occur, there are three options by which lawmakers could conclude their work.
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University of Alaska's teacher education programs support Alaska's future
May 07, 2021
Amidst a nationwide teacher shortage, the University of Alaska is focused on increasing its teacher pipeline to provide the state with the workforce it needs and help shape the future of Alaska.
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University, Dept. of Labor reports show value of university workforce development programs
May 07, 2021
Quantifying the impact of postsecondary education on the workforce across Alaska industries has long-been a challenge for the state and university. In an effort to address this, the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development partnered with the University of Alaska (UA) to create workforce reports that demonstrate UA graduate outcomes in 10 key industries.
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Commencement season: congratulations and commencement ceremonies
April 16, 2021
Congratulations to all upcoming graduates! Here are the dates and times of upcoming commencement ceremonies across the state.
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UA COVID-19 update: On-site operations, leave usage, vaccination
April 16, 2021
In this update: UA on-site operations plan updated Supervisor guidance for transitioning to on-site work Emergency Sick Leave can be used for vaccination purposes Help encourage vaccination in our communities
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April 16, 2021
Regent Confirmations and bills on the move
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Ten Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame this year
April 16, 2021
On Wednesday, April 7, the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) together with the State Committee for Research (SCoR) had the honor of inducting 10 innovators into the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
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930 Alaska students graduating in May with UA Scholars Award distinction
April 16, 2021
Each year, high schools in Alaska identify the top ten percent of their class for the UA Scholars Award, a designation which includes a $12,000 scholarship for use at any University of Alaska campus.
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April 16, 2021
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, introduced, in both the Senate and House of Representatives, the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act.