UA Newsletter July 10, 2026

Compensation and union inclusion

Answering some frequently asked questions about which employees are included in CAUSE-UAW or excluded, and who is eligible for the 3% compensation increase that will take effect later this month.

New effort certification in UAOnline starting in August 2026

The new effort reporting process will take effect for the summer semester reporting period, which begins in August 2026. Here is a sneak peek at what will be changing.

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Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act: reporting reminder for UA employees

The federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) requires organizations that engage in lobbying to disclose lobbying activities and expenses on a quarterly basis. The University of Alaska system is required to submit this information.

The city of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands

Did you know three UAF researchers met for the first time in the Faroe Islands?

UAF researchers funded by the University of Alaska's Arctic Leadership Initiative traveled to the Faroe Islands this spring to represent UA at the UArctic Congress, one of the Arctic world's most important academic conferences.

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Travel agency transition update - booking pause for travel after October 31

UA is transitioning to a new travel management company in October 2026. Departments should pause booking travel after October 31 and manage any unused CTM ticket credits before the changeover.

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Watch parties for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson live event at UAF

Tickets for the live event in the Davis Concert Hall have all been reserved at this time and the waitlist is closed due to the length. Watch parties across Alaska have been set up for those who cannot attend.

Required training: supervisor foundations

The UA Supervisor Development Program marks an important milestone in strengthening supervisory practice across the University of Alaska.

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Curious about HAARP? Catch this weekend's Science for Alaska talk

This Saturday, UAF's Geophysical Institute and Explore Fairbanks are hosting the second talk of the Science for Alaska Summer Series, featuring Evans Callis, HAARP's Research Support Services Lead.