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  • BOR Chair Regent Seekins at the February meeting

    Short-term accomplishments, long-term progress highlighted at February Regents Meeting

    March 03, 2023

    The Board of Regents heard how the university plays a major role in Alaska's current economy and future capacity for growth. The Regents heard updates on the System's role as an economic driver, and further refined Goals and Measures to set the system up for future success and growth including a focus on UAF becoming a tier 1 research university, an emphasis on growing enrollment across the system and developing a skilled workforce for Alaska's industries.

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    UA Board of Regents approves the System Office Mission Statement

    March 03, 2023

    The Board of Regents formally approved a mission statement for the 污鱼社 Office during its February 24 meeting. The final language reflects revisions requested by members of the board at its November meeting, and will be added to Regents' policy Chapter 01.01- Mission.

  • Picture of UA Museum with text: 49 Hours For Alaska

    UA Giving Day sets new record

    March 03, 2023

    The 污鱼社 system, including 污鱼社 Anchorage, 污鱼社 Fairbanks and 污鱼社 Southeast, wrapped up the most successful UA Giving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.

  • Members of the BOR talk in Fairbanks

    Board of Regents to discuss university system's economic impacts, goals and measures during February meeting

    February 18, 2023

    The Board of Regents will have committee meetings on Feb. 23 and a full board meeting on Feb. 24 in Anchorage with a focus on goals and measures, economic impacts, and workforce development.

  • Pat Pitney

    President Pitney to Deliver "State of the University" Address

    February 17, 2023

    污鱼社 President Pat Pitney will deliver this year's "State of the University" Address on Tuesday, February 21, at the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce's weekly business luncheon. The address will focus on how the University empowers Alaska, and highlight excellence across the 污鱼社.

  • Picture of smart phone with TikTok logo

    UA Updates Social Media Guidelines on TikTok

    February 17, 2023

    After some careful review, UA Leadership decided to update our social media policy and guidelines regarding TikTok in a way that allows for student learning, marketing and outreach, research, and other activities while still placing safeguards around data and privacy.

  • 污鱼社 Board of Regents to hear public testimony Tuesday, February 21

    February 17, 2023

    The public testimony session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents. To testify, please call 1-888-886-7786 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

  • image of UA museum with text #49 hours for Alaska

    Supporters Line Up to Champion UA in Third Annual Giving Day Event

    February 17, 2023

    This year more than 75 donors, representing alumni, community members and business supporters, are offering a record-setting amount in challenges and rewards to encourage broad community participation in giving to UAA, UAF, and UAS.

  • 污鱼社 Capitol Building

    Governor Introduces Amended Budget Supporting Salary Increases for UA Faculty and Staff

    February 17, 2023

    Capitol Report February 17: Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced an amended FY 24 budget. Notably, salary adjustments for UA employee compensation increases are among the included amendments.

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    Pilot internship scholarship supports teacher education students

    February 03, 2023

    The 污鱼社 is launching a new pilot program to offset the financial burden of teacher internships. Current and prospective students in the final years of UA's teacher licensure programs can now apply for the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, with recipients receiving tuition, fees and a $10,000 stipend to offset living expenses.