Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Update on budget and preliminary review process
May 29, 2020
Prior to the Board of Regents meeting next week, I want to provide you an update about our financial situation and the process of how we came to the options that will be presented to the board. I also welcome and encourage you to continue to provide ideas for consideration.
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Options outlined for BOR consideration
May 21, 2020
As we face the future, the university's leadership team is united in positioning the university to support a thriving future for Alaska, while resolving our fiscal issues made worse by the COVID-19 global pandemic. We promise that our values will guide us in our actions, we will focus on our mission, and we will continue to put the well-being of our students, staff and faculty first.
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May 21, 2020
The 31st Alaska Legislature adjourned sine die yesterday, marking the end to one of the most unusual and shortest sessions in recent memory. On Monday, lawmakers reconvened in Juneau to ratify the spending plan proposed by Governor Dunleavy for federal funding received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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NOAA awards new cooperative institute to UAF and partners
May 20, 2020
A new university-led institute will address climate, ocean and coastal challenges with greater collaboration and sharing of scientific resources. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected a partnership between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Washington and Oregon State University to lead the institute.
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May 20, 2020
This month, we marked the end of an extraordinary spring semester and shifted our sights toward what's next. During the last several months you have shown incredible resilience in making the best of a difficult situation. Your patience and perseverance have been truly inspiring. Thank you.
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University of Alaska Southeast Achieves Full Reaccreditation of Teacher Education Programs
May 16, 2020
This week the Alaska College of Education (AKCoE) at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) received confirmation of its accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Opportunity for Board of Regents Public Testimony on May 26
May 15, 2020
Alaskans will have an opportunity next month to offer feedback directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the University of Alaska.Statewide audio conference public testimony is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony. This public testimony session will be live streamed at: www.alaska.edu/bor/live/.
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UA celebrates community campus graduates
May 15, 2020
The University of Alaska canceled in-person commencement ceremonies as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the university's community campuses held their own virtual ceremonies to celebrate their graduates, while others like the University of Alaska Fairbanks' community campuses will participate in UAF's virtual commencements.
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Show your UA support with university themed Zoom backgrounds
May 15, 2020
These branded virtual background photos can be used during Zoom meetings. Show your UA pride by using one of these backgrounds during your Zoom meetings.
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In response to Audit Committee direction, UA leadership to develop budget options
May 15, 2020
This morning the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents met to discuss the university's current financial position and the significant budget shortfall we face. The budget has been impacted by a number of factors, most notably state funding cuts since 2015, enrollment decline since 2011, and the fiscal impact of COVID-19.