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    When to Check In: How UA’s Research Committees Impact Everyone

    February 21, 2025

    Even if you're not directly involved in research, the upcoming Ï㽶ÊÓƵCompliance Chat is one you won't want to miss. This session sheds light on three of the university's research committees that play an important role in protecting our community and ensuring the university's success.

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    Changes Coming to Ï㽶ÊÓƵGoogle Storage

    February 21, 2025

    In the coming months, Ï㽶ÊÓƵwill be making changes our Google Workspace storage policy. The changes will help us address increasing Google Workspace storage costs, optimize our digital storage solutions, and develop policies to govern that storage moving forward.

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    Enhancing Private Scholarship Support at UA: A System-Wide Transformation

    February 20, 2025

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵis making significant strides to improve its private scholarship process, creating more flexible, accessible, and student-friendly opportunities across the system. This initiative aims to reduce financial stress and enhance the academic experience for students.

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    2025 Ï㽶ÊÓƵWorkforce reports published

    February 20, 2025

    These reports provide a data-driven look at the state's largest and fastest-growing occupations requiring postsecondary education, offering a decade of employment insights -- from 2013 to 2023.

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    New parcels up for sale from Ï㽶ÊÓƵLand Management

    February 20, 2025

    Listings include parcels in Prince William Sound, Copper Center, Nenana, Prince of Wales Island, and other locations in Alaska.

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    Legislature Continues Work on Budget while Examining State's Fiscal Picture

    February 07, 2025

    The third week of the 2025 legislative session saw continued hearings on the FY26 budget, as well as presentations focused on the challenging fiscal environment the state is facing. Lawmakers, particularly those on each of the finance committees, are grappling with the news that previous budget balancing methods may not be sufficient to cover costs in the upcoming fiscal year.

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    Updates and Resources on Federal Executive Actions

    February 07, 2025

    Since January 20, 2025, Executive Orders and other guidance issued represent a shift in federal priorities. These changes can potentially impact awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors. UA's Federal Relations Team, General Counsel, and senior system leadership are aware of the disruptions that these changes are causing, and we are monitoring the situation as it evolves.

  • Ï㽶ÊÓƵReaches Tentative Agreement on New Agreement with UNAC Bargaining Team

    February 07, 2025

    The TA'd agreement includes substantially higher salary minimums for all UNAC members, and across-the-board increases of 2.75%, 3%, and 3.25% for FY26, FY27, and FY28, respectively. It also maintains the status quo employee health benefit cost share of 82% employer, 18% employee.

  • Ï㽶ÊÓƵBoard of Regents will hear public testimony Feb. 18

    February 07, 2025

    The University of Alaska Board of Regents will be hearing public testimony on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To testify, please call 1-866-831-8713.

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    The 2025 State of the University - January 30, 2025

    February 07, 2025

    The 2025 State of the University Address was be held at noon in Juneau on January 30, 2025 during the Alaska Chamber Legislative Fly-in. The full video of the speech was posted online and is available for viewing.