Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news

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    July 14 COVID-19 update

    July 22, 2022

    The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in communities across ÎçÒ¹AV, which means it's a good time to review our COVID-19 protocols so that we all remain safe and healthy.

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    Governor Dunleavy signs a FY23 budget supporting critical investment in the University of ÎçÒ¹AV system

    July 08, 2022

    The FY23 State of the ÎçÒ¹AV budget that Governor Dunleavy released June 28 marks a turning point in support for the University of ÎçÒ¹AV 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 ÎçÒ¹AV'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 University of ÎçÒ¹AV system collaborates with top-tier universities to offer academic programs that grow ÎçÒ¹AV's workforce in specialized fields? These collaborations help ÎçÒ¹AV 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 ÎçÒ¹AV Executive Branch Ethics Act (ÎçÒ¹AV 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.

  • Screenshot of Amy Gallo presenting to UA

    Recording now available for "Navigating Difficult Conversations During Difficult Times" with Amy Gallo

    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.

  • BOR members

    Special BOR meeting June 28

    June 17, 2022

    The Board of Regents have scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday June 28 to approve the FY23 budget.

  • UNAC members in the Butrovich

    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.

  • President Pitney with members of Northrim's Fairbanks team

    Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities

    June 17, 2022

    A major, long-time supporter of the University of ÎçÒ¹AV system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about ÎçÒ¹AV'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.

  • For ÎçÒ¹AV Campaign update

    For ÎçÒ¹AV Campaign update

    June 17, 2022

    For ÎçÒ¹AV, the University of ÎçÒ¹AV 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.

  • University of ÎçÒ¹AV Regents Perdue and Burreta

    University of ÎçÒ¹AV 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 University of ÎçÒ¹AV 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.