2021

Our latest news releases:

09/10/21	UA Board of Regents previews FY23 budget, approved early childhood degree program, and discusses UA’s role in critical mineral research
09/08/21	University of Alaska Board of Regents to discuss FY23 budget, the university’s role in developing critical minerals, a new degree in teacher education and revised tuition structure during Sept. 9-10 meeting
08/25/21	Statement from Interim University of Alaska President Pat Pitney on the Governor’s announcement to fund student scholarships, grants and medical student tuition
08/12/21	UA hires Dr. Pearl K. Brower to lead Alaska Native Success, diversity and inclusion efforts
7/01/21	Statement from University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney on Alaska Performance Scholarship and Alaska Education Grant awards; University to honor awards now and cover delayed payment from the State of Alaska
6/22/21	University of Alaska Board of Regents accepts FY22 Budget passed by the Alaska Legislature
6/17/21	University of Alaska Foundation Announces Dr. Lawrence Duffy as Recipient of Prestigious Edith R. Bullock Prize
6/15/21	UA Interim President Pat Pitney to testify during Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on legislation to resolve the University of Alaska’s unfulfilled land grant
6/04/21	UA Board of Regents lays the groundwork for strengthening teacher education programs during its two-day meeting
6/02/21	University of Alaska Board of Regents to discuss the university’s role in Alaska’s Blue Economy, new efforts to increase teacher training, and other key issues  during its June 3-4 meeting
6/02/21	Alaska Maritime Education Consortium designated a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Workforce Training and Education
5/12/21	UA Interim President Pat Pitney selects former Governor Sean Parnell as next UAA chancellor
4/16/21	Ten Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame this year
4/08/21	Eight candidates named in the final phase of UAA Chancellor search
3/23/21	University of Alaska System Announces First-ever Fundraising Campaign: $200 Million Goal for Scholarships and Academic Programs
3/02/21	Chancellor search underway at the University of Alaska Anchorage
2/25/21	UA regents reinstate UAA hockey, gymnastics contingent on meeting fundraising goals
2/24/21	UA Interim President Pat Pitney outlines university success, emphasizes stability and a bright future in State of the University address
2/19/21	UA Board of Regents to decide on UAA athletic programs and hear from Gov. Mike Dunleavy during Feb. 25-26 meeting
2/5/21	Six New Board Members Join the University of Alaska Foundation
2/4/21	New workforce data highlights the University of Alaska’s impact on preparing students for Alaska jobs & good wages; 200 UA programs directly linked to jobs in Alaska
1/15/21	UA Board of Regents extends Pitney’s presidential term, discusses racial equity initiative, and votes to reinstate UAA’s men and women’s Alpine ski team after successful fundraising
1/14/21	Racial justice initiative, land grant, UAA Alpine Ski Team on the UA Board of Regents agenda for Friday meeting
1/12/21	UA Board of Regents to hold full meeting Jan. 15