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 Capitol Report: February 20, 2026House 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.  UA reports record research and development expenditures in FY24According 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.  Practical new guide to support compliance at UAImagine 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.  Nominations open for 2026 Staff Make Student Count AwardsKnow a staff member who has gone above and beyond for students? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Staff Make Students Count Awards. Deadline to submit is March 20, 2026. |
 University of Alaska Regents praise continued progress on student support and success initiativesRegents 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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Human Resources News
 FY27 Open Enrollment | March 31-April 21, 2026All benefit‑eligible employees are encouraged to review the FY27 Open Enrollment updates.  Required training: supervisor foundationsThe UA Supervisor Development Program is now in a soft rollout phase, marking an important milestone in strengthening supervisory practice across the University of Alaska.  Workshop: self-care tips for managers (Mar. 12)This training offers tools to help managers cope with stress and thrive in their organizations. |
 Benefits & compensation surveyThe Benefits & Compensation Survey is now open through 2/27 for employees to share their feedback.  Webinar: managing your emotions in the workplace (3/19)This workshop helps participants understand how emotions are shaped by their thoughts, rather than external events, and equips them with practical strategies to manage reactions, reduce distorted thinking, and respond more constructively in the workplace.  Six-month checkpoint: FY26 staff performance evaluationsFY26 staff performance evaluation submissions should be complete by the end of the fiscal year. |
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IT News
 UA formalizes digital accessibility standardAcross the UA System work is underway to meet the new rule established by the Department of Education requiring higher standards for digital accessibility in advance of the April 2026 compliance deadline. |
 UA Google Workspace and Microsoft 365: announcing storage limitsAs previously shared, Google is changing how storage works for its higher education accounts, and the University of Alaska is preparing for those changes. |
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Personnel News
 Evan Steinberg appointed UAA's new strategic engagement and government relations officerThe University of Alaska Anchorage has appointed Evan Steinberg as its new Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer, bringing to the university a seasoned public policy professional with experience spanning local, state and federal government.  President Pitney reflects on her journey to Alaska and leadership at UA in podcast interviewPresident Pat Pitney joins Rep. Andrew Gray on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast to discuss her upbringing, Olympic gold medal, journey to Alaska and leadership of the University of Alaska system.  UA HR welcomes Casey Boe as payroll services managerCasey brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective to support our HR services across the university. |
 UA Board of Regents approve resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown of UASAt the February 19 full board meeting in Dillingham, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Ronalda Cadiente Brown, UAS Associate Vice Chancellor for Alaska Native Programs & Preparing Indigenous Teachers and Administrators for Alaska Schools (PITAAS) Director.  Leadership transitions in Workforce Development and Academic AffairsThe University of Alaska System Office is pleased to announce two related leadership transitions that will strengthen our statewide workforce development and student recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts.  IARC director tapped to lead Germany's Alfred Wegener InstituteHajo Eicken, director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, has been selected as scientific director at Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research. |
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