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UA Board of Regents selects Matthew Cooper as system's 18th president

The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to appoint long-time Alaskan and former UA General Counsel Matthew Cooper as the next President of the University of Alaska.

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New online giving platform launched: check your donation links

The UA Foundation launched a new online giving experience through GiveCampus in April, replacing engage.alaska.edu.

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Call for submissions: Did You Know series

The University of Alaska's Did You Know series highlights research, programs, and partnerships that shape Alaska's workforce, economy, and future. 

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CAUSE unionization update: Performance Management Guidance

Employees represented by CAUSE have completed union certification, and the University is now operating in a status quo period until a collective bargaining agreement is agreed upon.

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New Timesheets Available on Thursday, May 7

The new web time entry process will take effect for the pay period starting May 3, 2026. Timesheets will be available May 7, 2026. There will be Zoom training sessions starting Thursday, May 7, to walk you through the new process and answer your questions.

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Alaska EPSCoR Interface of Change research seed awards

Alaska 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 Alaska.

Human Resources News
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CHRO Announces Compliance‑Driven Remote Work Changes

CHRO announces changes due to increased compliance requirements related to employing individuals who work internationally or remotely from outside the state of Alaska.

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Six-Month Checkpoint: FY26 Staff Performance Evaluations

FY26 staff performance evaluation submissions should be complete by the end of the fiscal year.

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Webinar: Effective Communication (June 18th)

This workshop explores interpersonal skills and techniques necessary for successful interactions.

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April Benefits News Updates

All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.
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Mental Health Awareness Month Webinars in May

Take part in one or both of our May sessions, designed to raise awareness and offer tools to support better mental health.

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Health & Mind Matters: A Wellness Collection

Celebrate Global Employee Health & Fitness Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month with us by supporting your well-being at work and beyond!

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UA HR Careers: Open Positions Now Live, New Roles Launching Soon

UA HR announces available job openings and showcases additional opportunities coming soon.

IT News
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Compliance deadline is extended as campuses continue work to enact rules for digital accessibility

The Department of Justice (DOJ) published an "interim final rule" extending the compliance deadline for the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web, mobile, and digital content accessibility rule by one year. This means the University of Alaska has until April 26, 2027 to reach compliance.

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New UA directory is live: review and update your profile

The UA Directory is now live at directory.alaska.edu. You can start using it today to search for colleagues, departments, and contacts across all UA campuses.
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Spring Clean Up! Decluttering the UA Storage Cloud

New storage limits were announced recently for University of Alaska Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts. Faculty and staff are limited to 15 GB within each platform-- including emails, files, photos, videos, documents, and even items sitting in the Trash or Recycle Bin.

 

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Changes coming to Kaltura

On May 7th, 2026, we are updating our Kaltura settings to improve video accessibility and streamline your workflow. Here is everything you need to know about these changes and how they help us meet WCAG AA 2.1 requirements for 99% accurate captions.

Personnel News
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ALI Marks a Season of Milestones: Retreats, Summits, and a New Cohort of Arctic Leaders

Spring 2026 brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a moment it has been building toward since its founding: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle, a gathering of the full ALI community in Anchorage, and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars who will carry the initiative forward.
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UAF chancellor finalists, campus visit dates announced

Four finalists will visit Fairbanks and the Troth Yeddha' Campus the week of May 4-8. Each will spend a day meeting with various campus groups and will participate in two open forums in the Schaible Auditorium and online.
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