UAF to launch Shine A Light speaker series to spotlight racial justice and equity

January 22, 2021

The Northwest Campus, in partnership with UAF's Department of Equity and Compliance and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center, announces a new speaker series, Shine a Light: Promoting Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Alaska Legislature convenes and UA Government Relations issues first Capitol Report

January 22, 2021

On Tuesday, state lawmakers gaveled-in to begin the first session of the 32nd Alaska Legislature. The University of Alaska Government Relations Team is on the ground in Juneau, and actively engaged to keep the UA community updated throughout the session.

University of Alaska Regents move ahead with Alaska Native success initiative, reinstate UAA alpine skiing

January 22, 2021

During its Jan. 15 meeting, the UA Board of Regents discussed next steps in an initiative to improve success of Alaska Native students, staff and faculty, and reinstated UAA's Alpine Skiing program after the team met its independent fundraising goal.

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet January 15

January 08, 2021

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a meeting of the full board, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, January 15.

A look back at Alaska's congressional delegation and the work they have done for UA this session

January 08, 2021

Alaska's three-member congressional delegation -- made up of Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Republican Rep. Don Young -- took important steps last session to assist the University of Alaska in a number of critical ways including securing CARES Act funding for higher education institutes and taking steps to address UA's still unfulfilled land grant promise.

Support your Education Savings Goals: Save your PFD with Alaska 529

January 08, 2021

Alaska 529 offers an affordable and flexible approach to investing in future education.

Garrett Term as Student Regent Ends, Nominations Underway

January 08, 2021

Cachet Garrett's term as student regent has come to an end.

KUAC to host a virtual visit with Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way With Words."

January 08, 2021

The Zoom get-together is Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. Guest Host John Perreault will interview Barnette about fun and fascinating words and their meanings.

UA to send eight students to Juneau for Legislative internship

January 08, 2021

Eight students from UAF and UAS will take part in the 2021 Ted Stevens Legislative Internship program during the upcoming legislative session in Juneau.

Pitney discusses land grant with Sen. Murkowski

December 19, 2020

Interim UA President Pat Pitney joined Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski earlier this week to discuss UA's land grant promise.