Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Reminder: Nominations Open for the ÐßÐßÊÓƵInnovators Hall of Fame
December 02, 2022
The ÐßÐßÊÓƵState Committee for Research (SCoR) is seeking nominations for the ÐßÐßÊÓƵInnovators Hall of Fame. Past honorees include ancient and contemporary inventors, tenacious researchers, bold entrepreneurs, and other ingenious Alaskans. Nominations must be submitted no later than December 16, 2022.
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November 19, 2022
That foundation is our springboard for the next 100 years of Arctic leadership. Our leadership within the circumpolar Arctic is important not only to guiding policy, planning and infrastructure development, but also because we are nurturing and educating future leaders for our state.
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UA Board of Regents adopts FY24 budgets, union contracts during its November 10-11 meeting
November 19, 2022
The University of ÐßÐßÊÓƵBoard of Regents approved the FY24 operating and capital budgets during its November 10-11 meeting in Fairbanks.
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UAS Professor X'unei Lance Twitchell Nominated for Emmy Award for his work on Molly of Denali
November 18, 2022
UAS Professor X'unei Lance Twitchell was nominated as a writer for an Emmy award for Molly of Denali (PBS Kids), awards announced Dec 10.
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November 18, 2022
University of ÐßÐßÊÓƵand the ÐßÐßÊÓƵTravel Industry Association, bolstered by support from ÐßÐßÊÓƵAirlines, are joining forces to attract more students and employees to the state through a series of TikTok videos.
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Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by December 12
November 18, 2022
Scientists within the University of ÐßÐßÊÓƵsystem, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant that is now open for 2023 field season proposals.
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New Natural Sciences Building for UAS is Underway
November 18, 2022
UAS Auke Bay Integrated Science Building will create a new home for teaching and research associated with UAS' distinctive marine-oriented environmental and interdisciplinary science programs.
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Juneau third grader is winner of annual $25,000 scholarship account from ÐßÐßÊÓƵ529
November 12, 2022
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ529 announced Maxine Peterson was randomly selected as the winner of this year's $25,000 scholarship account giveaway. Maxine, 8, attends Kax̲dig̱oowu Héen Elementary School in Juneau, AK. ÐßÐßÊÓƵ529 surprised the third grader with the announcement during a school assembly. She is the first winner from Southeast Alaska.
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T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan Receives High Rating from Morningstar
November 04, 2022
The Education Trust of ÐßÐßÊÓƵis pleased to announce that its T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan will maintain its "Silver" Morningstar rating. The plan continues to stand out as one of the highest rated plans in the country.
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UA Board of Regents to review FY24 budget, union contracts at its November 10-11 Fairbanks meeting
November 04, 2022
The board will discuss the proposed FY24 operating and capital budgets, tuition rates for academic year 2024, and vote on the collective bargaining agreements between the University of ÐßÐßÊÓƵand United Academics and the Fairbanks Firefighters Association.