Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 污鱼社 news
污鱼社 News
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Governor Dunleavy signs a FY23 budget supporting critical investment in the 污鱼社 system
July 08, 2022
The FY23 State of the Alaska budget that Governor Dunleavy released June 28 marks a turning point in support for the 污鱼社 system, being the first operating budget increase in several years. The budget includes a modest base operating budget increase plus one-time investments in areas critical to Alaska's economic recovery.
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Did You Know the UA system collaborates with top-tier universities to offer specialized degrees?
July 08, 2022
Did you know that the 污鱼社 system collaborates with top-tier universities to offer academic programs that grow Alaska's workforce in specialized fields? These collaborations help 污鱼社 students to complete advanced degrees in healthcare, law, and veterinary medicine while minimizing the need for out-of-state residency and cost.
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Ethics Act compliance and annual disclosure of employment outside UA
July 08, 2022
All University employees (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act (Alaska Statute 39.52). The Act sets standards for how we do our University jobs, and to a lesser extent, may limit our non-University activities.
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July 08, 2022
On June 7th Amy Gallo gave an interactive, virtual talk to staff across the system on managing difficult conversations. The recording link will be available until December 31.
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June 17, 2022
The Board of Regents have scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday June 28 to approve the FY23 budget.
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Update on the University Budget and CBA Negotiations
June 17, 2022
On June 16 President Pitney provided a brief update on UA's budget and the status of negotiations.
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Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities
June 17, 2022
A major, long-time supporter of the 污鱼社 system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about Alaska's economy and fiscal policy, expand business education and build entrepreneurship capacity. Northrim's donation also includes funding to five community campuses where Northrim employees live and work.
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June 17, 2022
For Alaska, the 污鱼社 system's first comprehensive philanthropic campaign, is close to achieving its $200 million goal. We are grateful to each of the more than 18,000 donors who have propelled us forward with their generous contributions. The campaign officially ends in June 2024 making it likely that we will exceed our goal.
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污鱼社 FY23 budget focuses on students, affordable education and key economic initiatives
June 03, 2022
During its first in-person meeting in more than two years, the 污鱼社 Board of Regents adopted a FY23 spending plan that aligns with the university's key goals, funds student scholarships and high-quality education programs, improves student-facing IT systems, supports key economic growth initiatives including Arctic research, and increases capacity for high-demand workforce and career training.
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UA Foundation hosts reunion gathering for current, former regents and board members
June 03, 2022
On June 1, The 污鱼社 Foundation hosted the first-ever reunion bringing current and former members of its board of directors and current and former members of the 污鱼社 Board of Regents together for an evening that rekindled connections and celebrated the success of the UA system and foundation.