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Changes to UA's policy on sex and gender-based discrimination

July 31, 2020

In response to new federal Title IX guidelines, the Board of Regents today approved significant revisions to Regents' policy, and I have signed the enabling regulations regarding sex and gender based discrimination. The changes detail new specific procedures that all universities must follow in cases of sexual harassment and assault on campuses in accordance with the new federal rule, and become effective August 14, 2020.

UA Board of Regents adopts changes to sex and gender discrimination policies

July 30, 2020

UA Board of Regents adopts changes to sex and gender discrimination policies

Postponing listening sessions for Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment

July 24, 2020

The digital transformation listening sessions have been postponed until further notice due to the need to re-evaluate the timing and the number of sessions for staff, faculty and students.

Join listening sessions for Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment

July 23, 2020

As stated in the Board of Regents meetings and Dr. Johnsen's June 16, 2020, memo to the UA Summit Team regarding the Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment, a $100,000 investment will identify and investigate opportunities afforded by modern cloud-based approaches. The resulting assessment will serve as a roadmap for engaging students across the lifecycle, and for holistically monitoring and improving UA's key performance indicators.

GNAC decision to suspend fall season affects UAA and UAF sports

July 18, 2020

Today, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference CEO Board announced that it would suspend all fall intercollegiate athletic competitions through Nov. 30.

UAF recognized as top school by Times Higher Education

July 17, 2020

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the top U.S. university in Times Higher Education's 2020 Impact Rankings for quality education. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure universities around the world against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The Impact Rankings for quality education consider metrics such as a university's "contribution to early years and lifelong learning, their pedagogy research and their commitment to inclusive education."

UA Board of Regents names Pat Pitney as university's interim president

July 15, 2020

The University of Alaska Board of Regents announced today that it has selected Pat Pitney to serve as the university's interim president. Pitney will take over from Acting President Michelle Rizk on Aug.1.

RAHI celebrates 38th graduation ceremony

July 10, 2020

Many alumni of the Rural Alaska Honors Institute will tell you that the summer they spent amongst their peers at UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus changed the course of their lives. Comments like "best summer ever!" and "most challenging, yet rewarding program I've ever completed," are commonplace in our world.

UAS environmental programs ranked #3 in the nation by Affordable Schools

July 10, 2020

Affordable Schools has placed the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) at #3 in its list of the 15 best affordable environmental studies Bachelor's degree programs of 2020. The affordable cost of in-state tuition, a low student-faculty ratio, close interaction with experienced professors, research involvement, and internship connections were all factors in the ran

Board of Regents name five finalists for interim UA president

July 10, 2020

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has named five finalists for the interim president of the University of Alaska System. Over the next few days, regents will interview all five candidates and make a final decision on July 14.