Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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On Topic with Jim Johnsen explores Alaska literature and homestead life
May 17, 2019
This week's On Topic with Jim Johnsen features a discussion between Johnsen and Linda Schandelmeier, a lifelong Alaska teacher, gardener and poet.
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"What can UA do to grow more of our own teachers, nurses, engineers, and leaders?"
May 17, 2019
Former University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton asked this question of his leadership team in 1998. At that point, the University of Alaska system had been enrolling only 18 percent of Alaska high school students ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. In real numbers that was about 145 students, the remaining 664 were going Outside for school, or not going at all.
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Upcoming Board of Regents Public Testimony Opportunities
May 16, 2019
Alaskans will have the opportunity to comment on issues facing the University of Alaska during the Board of Regents full board meeting slated for June 6 in Fairbanks. In-person testimony will be held at 8:15 a.m. on June 6 in room 109 Butrovich Building.
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Update on UA budget and formation of task force on UA structure
May 11, 2019
I write today to share an update on legislative developments affecting our operating budget and action taken by the Board of Regents at its meeting yesterday. First let me thank you for all of your hard work, energy and dedication in communicating to our legislators what this amazing institution means to you and to your future. Your voice has been heard across the state, and in Juneau.
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Announcing systemwide HR redesign
May 07, 2019
Today, Chief Human Resources Officer Keli Hite McGee – with my support and with helpful input from all three chancellors – announced a system-wide redesign of human resources functions into a unified office organized into five functional areas.
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UA "On Topic" features segment on campus free speech
May 04, 2019
This week's On Topic with Jim Johnsen features a discussion between Johnsen and Erwin Chemerinsky, the nation's leading authority on campus free speech.
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May 03, 2019
During its special meeting May 9, the Board of Regents will discuss budget contingency planning efforts underway across the UA system amid uncertainty about the level of state funding UA will receive for its FY20 operating budget.
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UA awards more than 3000 degrees, certificates at 16 commencement ceremonies
May 03, 2019
The University of Alaska has come a long way since its first commencement ceremony in 1923.
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Kodiak College celebrates golden anniversary
April 19, 2019
Last weekend, KOC celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events that commemorated its growth and achievements of their students.
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2019 Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities
April 19, 2019
Campuses across the UA system join the national movement of recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM. Each year campus and community partners use activities throughout the month of April to spread the word about domestic violence and sexual assault, how to stop it and where to get help.