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    The 49 hours that make a difference: Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day 2026

    March 20, 2026

    Scholarships and student support will take center stage for Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day, the University of Alaska's 49‑hour online fundraising event dedicated to expanding opportunities for Ï㽶ÊÓƵstudents.

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    Watch the recording: President Pitney's final State of the University address

    March 20, 2026

    The 2026 State of the University was held at noon on March 19, during the Fairbanks Rotary meeting. The event recording is now available to watch.

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    Alaska EPSCoR Interface of Change research seed awards

    March 20, 2026

    Alaska EPSCoR is accepting applications for Interface of Change seed awards to fund research and student research projects that supplement the overarching goals of the Interface of Change project or develop new research directions that respond to community needs in the Gulf of Alaska.

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    Capitol Report: March 6, 2026

    March 06, 2026

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵHouse Finance Subcommittee Closes - Employee Compensation, Public Safety and Student Mental Health Services Funded for UAA, UAF, and UAS; Public Testimony Opportunities Coming up.

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    Capitol Report: February 27, 2026

    March 06, 2026

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵHouse Finance Subcommittee, Led by Rep. Galvin, Nears Wrap-Up; Ï㽶ÊÓƵOfficials and Advocates Encourage Stability; Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF) Replenishment Remains in Supplemental Budget Package.

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    Are you promoting Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day?

    March 06, 2026

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day is all about connecting alumni and our communities with the University of Alaska. Please review this important fundraising guide and creative toolkit before you promote Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day or ask for gifts as a university leader for your college/school/program area.

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    University of Alaska Regents praise continued progress on student support and success initiatives

    February 20, 2026

    Regents meeting at UAF's Bristol Bay Campus discussed enrollment growth, recruitment and retention outcomes, and advanced revised FY27 operating and capital budget requests.

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    Capitol Report: February 20, 2026

    February 20, 2026

    House Advances Supplemental Budget with Critical Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF) Repayment; Ï㽶ÊÓƵOutlines Highest Budget Priorities in House Subcommittee; Legislators Meet with UAS/UAA/UAF Alumni in Juneau.

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    Practical New Guide to Support Compliance at UA

    February 19, 2026

    Imagine if one resource could strengthen your department's processes and help Ï㽶ÊÓƵstay ahead in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country. That's exactly what the new Implementing Effective Compliance Programs guide aims to do.

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    Ï㽶ÊÓƵreports record research and development expenditures in FY24

    February 19, 2026

    According to NSF FY24 survey data summarized by the Ï㽶ÊÓƵFederal Relations team, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem reported $273.3 million in total research and development expenditures in federal fiscal year 2024, the highest total ever reported by the system.