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University of Alaska, UNAC make substantial progress on CBA as negotiations continue

October 04, 2024

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ(UA) and United Academics (UNAC) have made substantial progress during in-person collective bargaining this week, TA-ing 12 articles. Negotiation sessions are taking place via Zoom and in-person meetings, and future sessions are scheduled throughout the rest of the year.

For ½ûÂþÌìÌÃCampaign demonstrates how generosity changes lives

October 04, 2024

Gifts from 21,777 individuals, businesses and foundations over the eight-year campaign have strengthened student experiences and UA's mission of teaching, research and public service.

UA DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars Oct 18 & Nov 12!

September 19, 2024

Discover the essential standards and best practices for creating inclusive experiences via 'Accessible Events: Accommodation Standards for Individuals with Disabilities' on Oct 18. Think moose and bears are the only animals on campus? Think again! On Nov 12, DS will delve into the diverse roles of service animals, assistance animals, and pets in the academic environment.

UA affiliates and AK EPSCoR project partners travel funding available

September 19, 2024

This funding is meant to support individuals working in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM), as well as individuals engaged in outreach or education activities related to STEAM.

2024-25 AK UNiTE Network Cohort applications are open

September 19, 2024

AK UNiTE is an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network in Undergraduate Biology Education that focuses on providing researchers in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃwith mentorship support that will promote the participation of diverse students in biological research. Applications are due October 1.

Compliance Chat: Cybersecurity Insights from UA's Compliance Chat Series

September 06, 2024

UA's latest Compliance Chat series on cybersecurity is now complete. With increasing cyber threats, this series aims to raise our awareness on safeguarding our sensitive university information and systems.

University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃRegents continue system's positive momentum at September Board Meeting

September 06, 2024

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents celebrated progress, reviewed an initial version of next year's budget, and continued future planning at their September 5-6 meeting at the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSoutheast. Thanks in part to ongoing fiscal stability from the state, UA is on stable footing and celebrated a strong start to the Academic Year.

Free upcoming virtual training from UA Disability Services

September 06, 2024

UA Disability Services 101' free staff & faculty webinar Sept 16. This essential training offers practical information and accessible strategies to help boost your confidence when supporting students with disabilities. Registration is now open - all are welcome!

Transitions in UA HR's Employee Relations Department

September 06, 2024

Tara Ferguson, Director of UA HR Employee Relations is departing UA and Danielle Nelson has assumed the role of Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, focusing on employee relations.

2024 Partisan Political Activities memo

September 06, 2024

This is our annual reminder that, although as individuals we are encouraged to vote and to get as involved as we may care to be in election campaigns, it is important that we refrain from utilizing for partisan political purposes those publicly funded UA resources to which we have access as members of the UA community.