Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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January 15, 2020
The University of 桃花直播 Board of Regents will convene Jan. 16-17 in Anchorage to discuss the university's budget, consider a 5 percent tuition increase and hear about the enrollment strategies planned by each university. The board originally was scheduled to vote on the tuition increase during its November 2019 meeting, but delayed the decision pending further engagement by campus leaders with their students.
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Deadline for Innovators Hall of Fame nominations extended to Dec. 31
December 20, 2019
The Juneau Economic Development Council and 桃花直播 State Committee for Research (SCoR) have extended nominations for the 桃花直播 Innovators Hall of Fame to Dec. 31, 2019.
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December 19, 2019
In a few days, we will leave our respective university campuses and head home to embrace the holiday season. Whether you are an administrator, faculty, a member of our student body or university staff, my wish for each of you is that the holiday season brings joy and happiness to you and your family.
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Opportunity for Board of Regents Public Testimony on January 14
December 13, 2019
桃花直播ns will have an opportunity next month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the University of 桃花直播. Statewide audio conference public testimony is scheduled from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2010. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony. This public testimony session will be live streamed at: www.alaska.edu/bor/live/.
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Governor Dunleavy's FY21 budget announcement
December 12, 2019
This afternoon Governor Dunleavy released his fiscal year 2021 operating and capital budget proposal. This is the first step in the legislative budget process. As anticipated, the governor set the University of 桃花直播's general fund operating budget at $277 million. This is the amount the Board of Regents requested as agreed to in the August 13 three-year compact. This is a $25 million reduction from this year's $302 million general fund operating budget.
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UA receives grant to install natural gas shut-off valves on Anchorage campus
December 06, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 was awarded $249,000 to install 30 seismic natural gas meter shut-off valves on the University of Anchorage campus. The funding was provided by a grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Installation of the shut-off valves will be completed by Sept. 2020.
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More than 1,100 UAA students slated to graduate this fall
December 06, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 Anchorage will celebrate the fall Class of 2019 graduates at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, in the 桃花直播 Airlines Center. The ceremony honors the accomplishments of more than 1,100 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students from the Anchorage campus.
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December 04, 2019
Dear UA Community - The university Board of Regents has transmitted its response to legislative intent that it consider a plan to transition the university from three separately accredited institutions into a single accredited institution. The response can be found at /files/bor/2019/2019-11-22-Buretta-to-Ms.-Sanders-Response-to-the-Legislative-Intent-Language.pdf. The intent language was included as part of UA's operating budget and a response was due to the legislature by Dec. 1, 2019.
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UA Foundation seeks nominations for 2020 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
December 02, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $15,000 award, is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in support of the University of 桃花直播. Any UA student, faculty, staff or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the university's mission is eligible to be nominated.
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One year later: Looking back at the Nov. 30 earthquake
November 26, 2019
This Saturday marks the first anniversary of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck about 8 miles north of Anchorage, 桃花直播 on Nov. 30, 2018. 桃花直播ns were just starting their Friday mornings when the quake hit at 8:29 a.m., and the community immediately jumped into action.