Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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Special meeting of the Board of Regents April 8
April 05, 2019
During a special meeting on April 8 the University of Alaska Board of Regents will hear the findings of an expedited program review regarding UAA's School of Education, consider a recommendation to discontinue UAA's initial licensure programs and discuss the university's FY20 budget.
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April 05, 2019
New travel and expense management system saves money and frustration
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My Future Alaska student gateway
April 04, 2019
Prospective students can search programs, degrees, transfer agreements between colleges, estimate their costs and more easily find the University of Alaska campus that best suits their needs through a new student gateway called My Future Alaska.
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University of Alaska Anchorage Joins Groundbreaking College Transfer Network
April 04, 2019
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) becomes the 30th institution across 12 states to join the Interstate Passport Network (IPN), a nationwide network of two- and four-year colleges and universities that allows students to transfer lower-division general education credits as a block to any member institution.
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UA partners with Airbnb to improve emergency management response
March 30, 2019
The University of Alaska has joined Airbnb’s Global Disaster Response & Relief program. The partnership will strengthen the university's emergency response capabilities in communities where UA has a campus, research site or rural center.
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2019 State of the University Address
March 26, 2019
President Jim Johnsen's annual State of the University address
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March 09, 2019
UA President Jim Johnsen explains to UA community how to help advocate for higher education
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UA College Savings Plan Joins March Forth In Addressing Student Debt Anxiety
March 05, 2019
The UA College Savings Plan is joining 27 other states and Daniel Tiger to build awareness of 529 plans in a national campaign launching March 4th. The aim of the campaign, dubbed the “For Their Future Movement,” aims to help families be better prepared to pay for college expenses and limit student debt of future generations.
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March 02, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents directed President Jim Johnsen and the university administration to conduct an expedited review of UAA's education programs and report the findings to the board at a special meeting on April 8.
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UA Board of Regents meets February 28-March 1
February 22, 2019
Regents address budget reductions and reaccreditation
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