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An update on the UAA Chancellor search

January 22, 2021

At the start of the Spring semester, UA Interim President Pitney provided the UA community with an update on the search for a University of É«»¨Ìà Anchorage chancellor. The search will be national in scope and it is Pitney's intent to "hire a chancellor who is deeply committed to and interested in the future of É«»¨ÌÃ," she said. It is expected that Pitney will make this appointment no later than the end of April, with the new chancellor starting over the summer.

University of É«»¨Ìà Board of Regents Chair Sheri Buretta announces extension of Pitney's presidential term

January 22, 2021

As the University of É«»¨Ìà continues to pursue budget stability and deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to share with you that the Board of Regents decided at its January 15 meeting to postpone the search for the next president until spring 2022 and extend President Pat Pitney's contract until the next president is named.

UAF to launch Shine A Light speaker series to spotlight racial justice and equity

January 22, 2021

The Northwest Campus, in partnership with UAF's Department of Equity and Compliance and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center, announces a new speaker series, Shine a Light: Promoting Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

É«»¨Ìà Legislature convenes and UA Government Relations issues first Capitol Report

January 22, 2021

On Tuesday, state lawmakers gaveled-in to begin the first session of the 32nd É«»¨Ìà Legislature. The University of É«»¨Ìà Government Relations Team is on the ground in Juneau, and actively engaged to keep the UA community updated throughout the session.

University of É«»¨Ìà Regents move ahead with É«»¨Ìà Native success initiative, reinstate UAA alpine skiing

January 22, 2021

During its Jan. 15 meeting, the UA Board of Regents discussed next steps in an initiative to improve success of É«»¨Ìà Native students, staff and faculty, and reinstated UAA's Alpine Skiing program after the team met its independent fundraising goal.

University of É«»¨Ìà Board of Regents to meet January 15

January 08, 2021

The University of É«»¨Ìà Board of Regents will hold a meeting of the full board, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, January 15.

A look back at É«»¨ÌÃ's congressional delegation and the work they have done for UA this session

January 08, 2021

É«»¨ÌÃ's three-member congressional delegation -- made up of Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Republican Rep. Don Young -- took important steps last session to assist the University of É«»¨Ìà in a number of critical ways including securing CARES Act funding for higher education institutes and taking steps to address UA's still unfulfilled land grant promise.

Support your Education Savings Goals: Save your PFD with É«»¨Ìà 529

January 08, 2021

É«»¨Ìà 529 offers an affordable and flexible approach to investing in future education.

Garrett Term as Student Regent Ends, Nominations Underway

January 08, 2021

Cachet Garrett's term as student regent has come to an end.

KUAC to host a virtual visit with Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way With Words."

January 08, 2021

The Zoom get-together is Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. Guest Host John Perreault will interview Barnette about fun and fascinating words and their meanings.