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Compliance Chat: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

April 17, 2026

New ideas are created every day across the University of Alaska. Some turn into publications, some into software or tools, and others grow into discoveries with real world impact far beyond the campus. This Chat shows how early awareness and the right conversations help protect ideas, avoid costly missteps, and keep the university moving forward responsibly.

UAF announces Arctic research park designation

April 17, 2026

Mike Sfraga recently designated a portion of West Ridge on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus as the UAF Arctic Research Park. This designation received unanimous endorsement from the Master Planning Committee on Feb. 9

New planetarium at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵMuseum of the North ready to open

April 17, 2026

The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵMuseum of the North will open Saturday, April 25, International Astronomy Day.

Capitol Report: April 3, 2026

April 03, 2026

House Operating Budget Advances; President Pitney Presents University's Capital Budget Needs to House Finance; UAF Leaders Update Senators on Alaska Native Language Center

UAS recognized as a top Military Friendly School

April 03, 2026

For the second consecutive year, the University of Alaska Southeast has been awarded the Military Friendly School Gold designation.

Staff Union Election Update - CAUSE-UAW Officially Formed

April 03, 2026

Eligible Ï㽶ÊÓƵstaff employees voted over the last two weeks on whether to form an employee union. Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 1,106-610 with 1,716 eligible voters (about 75% of those eligible) casting ballots. Barring objections or other challenges, the outcome will be certified on Wednesday, April 8.

UAS, Tlingit & Haida sign memorandum to advance Indigenous educational opportunities

April 03, 2026

MOU lays groundwork for long-term partnership, innovation and vision for a School of Indigenous Studies at UAS.

UAF mariculture specialist to give free webinar on industry

April 03, 2026

A free online webinar April 15 will highlight Alaska's growing mariculture industry and its role in coastal economies and food security.

From paycheck to pathway: Leveraging direct deposit to build education savings

April 03, 2026

In this featured article from Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska, Lael Oldmixon, she discusses ways to utilize the Alaska 529 plan to best serve you and your families.

Record-breaking number of donors for Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day 2026

April 03, 2026

Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day 2026 resulted in a record-breaking show of support for the University of Alaska. More than 3,000 donors made it the largest fundraising event by number of donors in UA's history, a remarkable milestone.