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Updates Made to UA's Nondiscrimination Statements

February 21, 2025

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃhas updated its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination statements as a result of recent federal direction.Websites, publications, and other university-generated materials that contain a microversion of the nondiscrimination statement should be updated to use the new version moving forward.

Capitol Report: Legislature Contemplates New Revenues Amid Fiscal Challenges

February 21, 2025

As committees in both the House and Senate continue examining the FY26 budget and the state's overall fiscal situation, discussions about the growing need for new state revenue are becoming more frequent around the Capitol. The current outlook of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year shows a deficit in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

When to Check In: How UA’s Research Committees Impact Everyone

February 21, 2025

Even if you're not directly involved in research, the upcoming UA Compliance Chat is one you won't want to miss. This session sheds light on three of the university's research committees that play an important role in protecting our community and ensuring the university's success.

Changes Coming to UA Google Storage

February 21, 2025

In the coming months, UA will be making changes our Google Workspace storage policy. The changes will help us address increasing Google Workspace storage costs, optimize our digital storage solutions, and develop policies to govern that storage moving forward.

Enhancing Private Scholarship Support at UA: A System-Wide Transformation

February 20, 2025

UA is making significant strides to improve its private scholarship process, creating more flexible, accessible, and student-friendly opportunities across the system. This initiative aims to reduce financial stress and enhance the academic experience for students.

2025 UA Workforce reports published

February 20, 2025

These reports provide a data-driven look at the state's largest and fastest-growing occupations requiring postsecondary education, offering a decade of employment insights -- from 2013 to 2023.

New parcels up for sale from UA Land Management

February 20, 2025

Listings include parcels in Prince William Sound, Copper Center, Nenana, Prince of Wales Island, and other locations in Alaska.

Legislature Continues Work on Budget while Examining State's Fiscal Picture

February 07, 2025

The third week of the 2025 legislative session saw continued hearings on the FY26 budget, as well as presentations focused on the challenging fiscal environment the state is facing. Lawmakers, particularly those on each of the finance committees, are grappling with the news that previous budget balancing methods may not be sufficient to cover costs in the upcoming fiscal year.

Updates and Resources on Federal Executive Actions

February 07, 2025

Since January 20, 2025, Executive Orders and other guidance issued represent a shift in federal priorities. These changes can potentially impact awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors. UA's Federal Relations Team, General Counsel, and senior system leadership are aware of the disruptions that these changes are causing, and we are monitoring the situation as it evolves.

UA Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Agreement with UNAC Bargaining Team

February 07, 2025

The TA'd agreement includes substantially higher salary minimums for all UNAC members, and across-the-board increases of 2.75%, 3%, and 3.25% for FY26, FY27, and FY28, respectively. It also maintains the status quo employee health benefit cost share of 82% employer, 18% employee.