Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Planned power outage will disrupt data services
August 02, 2019
On Saturday, Aug. 3, UAF Facilities Services will shut down power to the Butrovich Building and Data Center. As a result all UA data systems will be offline for up to 10 hours starting at 2 a.m.
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Video message from President Johnsen
August 02, 2019
Dear UA Community - As university leadership takes the next steps in re-envisioning the University of Alaska, there will be weekly updates and ongoing engagement opportunities. This video message from President Jim Johnsen begins that engagement.
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Regents direct university administration to consolidate, seek single accreditation
July 31, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents took a step today toward consolidation of the university system into one accredited University of Alaska. By a vote of 8-3, regents made their decision for providing the best way to serve Alaska's students in the face of a severe reduction in state funding.
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FY2020 budget information resources
July 24, 2019
In these challenging times for the University of Alaska, we are doing everything we can to provide updated information to you. Here is a list of resources to help you understand and follow the process as decisions and planning unfolds over the coming weeks.
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Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options
July 22, 2019
Dear UA Community, Today, on a vote of 10-1, the Board of Regents approved a declaration of financial exigency for the university. This difficult decision is a direct result of a massive $136 million (41%) reduction in state funding, projected additional losses from declining enrollment and reduced research activity, and the lack of sufficient reserves to fund our current operations through the year.
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Revised Agenda for Monday's Board of Regents Meeting
July 20, 2019
Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency
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Exigency and UA structure update
July 19, 2019
In light of Moody's action, the certainty of a substantial reduction, and the ongoing budget impasse, Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency at the BOR meeting on Monday, July 22.
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UA hosts national higher education auditors conference
July 19, 2019
The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services will host the 10th Pacific Northwest Higher Education Internal Auditors' Conference next week in Fairbanks.
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Accreditation Renewed For University of Alaska Southeast
July 19, 2019
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce that the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has reaffirmed its accreditation.
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University Foundation appeals to donors for scholarship fund support
July 19, 2019
The UA Foundation launched a campaign Monday, July 15 to help offset the loss of $15 million in state funding for the Alaska Education Grant, Alaska Performance Scholarship, and the WWAMI Medical Education Loan Program. Donations to support scholarship scholarships may be made online or by texting AKScholarships to 41444.
