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Announcing changes to Board of Regents leadership

Governor Dunleavy has submitted five appointees for the UA Board of Regents to Alaska Senate Leadership for confirmation. New officers for the board were elected at a special meeting on December 8.


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Can I share information that I heard at work?

Everyday in our university jobs we hear and read interesting information and it can be difficult to figure out whether it is ok to share that information with friends and family members. Learn more as we continue our coverage of the Executive Branch Ethics Act in this month's "Compliance Chat" video.


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Alaska 529: Give your education savings some love

Love is in the air! The Alaska 529 team invites you to show your loved ones (little and grown-up) you care by focusing on education savings. Here are five Alaska 529-approved activities that are sure to show your loved ones you are planning for their future.


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Pilot internship scholarship supports teacher education students

The University of Alaska is launching a new pilot program to offset the financial burden of teacher internships. Current and prospective students in the final years of UA's teacher licensure programs can now apply for the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, with recipients receiving tuition, fees and a $10,000 stipend to offset living expenses.


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Recognizing Black History Month

UA President Pat Pitney shared on her Twitter account this week some ways Alaskans can learn more about Black History in the 49th State in recognition of Black History Month.


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Stay informed with the UA Capitol Report

The Capitol Report is a regular newsletter that details the University of Alaska's Government Relations work.

IT News

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Tax Related Identity Theft

Identity thieves and IRS imposters are ready for tax season, whether you are or not. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself, and what to do if you or someone you know runs into problems.

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Fraud Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

When governments offer programs relating to money or loan forgiveness, it's to be expected that cybercriminals and fraudsters will try to capitalize on the needs of others. The current discussion on student loan forgiveness has become a new way for people to become victims of fraud.

Personnel News

Advertising the State of the University Address Feb. 21, 2023

President Pitney will provide an update on the important role the University of Alaska system has in the state’s economic recovery and in building Alaska’s workforce; the contributions of UA’s world-class research; and highlight excellence across the university system.

Watch live at alaska.edu/pres/sou

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Campus visits from UAS Chancellor candidates

The campus visits for the UAS Chancellor Candidates continue through next week. So 4 of 5 candidates have visited the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses.

Each candidate has been able to meet with faculty, staff, community members, and leadership during their time with UAS.