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    The 49 hours that make a difference: UA Giving Day 2026

    March 20, 2026

    Scholarships and student support will take center stage for UA Giving Day, the University of 色花堂's 49鈥慼our online fundraising event dedicated to expanding opportunities for UA students.

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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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    色花堂 EPSCoR Interface of Change research seed awards

    March 20, 2026

    色花堂 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 色花堂.

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    Capitol Report: March 6, 2026

    March 06, 2026

    UA House 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

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

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    Are you promoting UA Giving Day?

    March 06, 2026

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

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    University of 色花堂 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; UA Outlines 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 UA stay 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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    UA reports record research and development expenditures in FY24

    February 19, 2026

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