UAF postpones One Health conference

March 10, 2020

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will postpone this week's One Health, One Future conference due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The conference was scheduled for March 11-14 in Fairbanks.

Registration still available for UA Student Success Convening

March 07, 2020

Space is still available to join colleagues from around the state at the second annual UA Student Success Convening on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Fine Arts auditorium (ARTS 150) on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus.

Stay informed during the legislative session

March 07, 2020

The Alaska legislature's House Finance Committee continued its work on the FY21 operating budget. Both the House and the Senate are working on other legislation affecting the UA community. The best way to stay up to date on the latest news, upcoming opportunities to testify to legislative committees and other opportunities for advocacy is to subscribe to the SupportUA Listserv to receive the Capitol Report and other important updates on the university's budget and other legislative matters.

Capitol Report for March 6

March 06, 2020

The House passed the FY21 Operating Budget on Tuesday on a vote of 23-to-16. The budget appropriates $4.5 billion in unrestricted general fund spending, and largely reflects the Governor's request of $4.4 billion. Currently UA's FY21 state Operating Budget stands at $277 million unrestricted general funds (UGF), consistent with the 3-year budget compact signed in August.

Premera responds to coronavirus

March 06, 2020

Premera has published information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how your health plan can help. Please see their announcement here.

State of the University: UA combines resilience with revenue generation

March 06, 2020

In the first State of the University address since the 2019 budget cuts, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen outlined how the university is focused on recommitting to a strong and resilient university system, while driving revenue through increased enrollment and the associated tuition that comes with new students.

Novel coronavirus resources and updates

March 06, 2020

As spring break approaches, I want to provide an update on the university's response to the novel coronavirus situation and to share additional guidance on international travel. There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases in Alaska. However, the number of cases of COVID19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, continues to increase worldwide.

Capitol Report for Feb. 28

March 06, 2020

Budget Update The House Finance Committee passed its version of the FY21 Operating Budget out of committee today.

NEW Training Course added to MyUA - "Cold, Flu, and Transmissible Illness Prevention"

March 06, 2020

A new course has been added to the MyUA learning library. Here is a direct link to the learning activity: Cold, Flu, and Transmissible Illness Prevention.

UAF awarded Military Friendly bronze status

March 05, 2020

UAF was recently recognized as a Military Friendly Bronze school. The designation puts UAF in the top 30% of Military Friendly colleges across the country. UAF has been a Military Friendly school since 2010 and strives to continually improve service to military and veteran students and families.