Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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UAS Egan Library Selected for Competitive Federal Humanities Grant
April 01, 2022
The William A. Egan Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association's American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
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UNAC Update from President Pitney
April 01, 2022
The existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃand United Academics (UNAC) expired on December 31, 2021, although its terms and conditions remain in effect while the parties negotiate a new agreement. Those negotiations began last August and will continue until an agreement is reached or negotiations are deadlocked.
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April 01, 2022
The Legislature wrestles with COVID-19 and the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSenate Subcommittee budget close out takes a step forward
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Development of a SO Mission statement is underway
March 18, 2022
President Pitney convened the System Office Mission Statement work team to lead an inclusive process for crafting a mission statement for the UA System Office.
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Virtual Festival of Native Arts on March 25-26
March 18, 2022
The Festival of Native Arts will be held virtually this year on March 25-26 with a theme of "Culture, Land and Future."
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Three Alaskans inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame
March 18, 2022
Three brilliant Alaskans have been inducted this year into the Innovators Hall of Fame. The celebration, co-hosted by University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃVice President of Academics, Students and Research Dr. Paul Layer and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, took place Wednesday in Juneau.
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Capitol Report - March 18, 2022
March 18, 2022
Lawmakers consider budget increases after receiving positive Spring 2022 Revenue Forecast and an update from UA's Federal Relations team.
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Capitol Report - March 14, 2022
March 18, 2022
The Legislature Anticipates Substantial Revenue Increases with the Release of the Spring Revenue Forecast, and UA Experts participate in Juneau for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃAerospace Day.
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All three universities receive Military Friendly School designations
March 18, 2022
Over the last week, all three universities have received honorable designations as military friendly schools.
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University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃto co-host Arctic Encounter Symposium
March 18, 2022
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃis one of four co-sponsors of this year's Arctic Encounter Symposium to be held in Anchorage April 7-8. The Arctic Encounter Symposium is the flagship event of Arctic policy conferences in the United States.