Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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When to Check In: How UA鈥檚 Research Committees Impact Everyone
February 21, 2025
Even if you're not directly involved in research, the upcoming UA Compliance 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 UA Google Storage
February 21, 2025
In the coming months, UA will 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
UA is 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 UA Workforce 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 UA Land Management
February 20, 2025
Listings include parcels in Prince William Sound, Copper Center, Nenana, Prince of Wales Island, and other locations in 色花堂.
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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.
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UA Reaches 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.
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UA Board of Regents will hear public testimony Feb. 18
February 07, 2025
The University of 色花堂 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 色花堂 Chamber Legislative Fly-in. The full video of the speech was posted online and is available for viewing.