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UA social media guidelines reminder

As a reminder, UA's social media guidelines are the system-level resource for employees who manage university-affiliated social media accounts or use social media in connection with their work.

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2026 Partisan Political Activities reminder

This is our annual reminder that, although as individuals we are encouraged to vote and to get as involved as we may care to be in election campaigns, it is important that we refrain from utilizing for partisan political purposes those publicly funded UA resources to which we have access as members of the UA community.

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National Science Foundation funds UAF-led critical minerals

The Alaska project was selected as one of the new NSF Regional Innovation Engines. NSF selected 12 teams working across 20 states.
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Concerned about pace of negotiations, UA proposes complete CAUSE contract

UA's bargaining team pushed a proposed, complete contract across the negotiating table for CAUSE negotiators to consider today.

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Important Alaska 529 withdrawal details

While transferring funds from an Alaska 529 account to a University of Alaska student account isn't an instant process, the transfer can happen relatively quickly in most cases.

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Arctic Leadership Initiative newsletter: Issue 6

Issue 6 of the Arctic Leadership Initiative (ALI) newsletter, connecting students, faculty, and partners across the program.

Human Resources News
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Supporting teams, strengthening leaders

Strong leaders build strong teams. "Supporting Teams, Strengthening Leaders" is a workshop series that equips supervisors and managers with practical strategies to support employee wellbeing while fostering their own resilience.

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Skill Up, Stress Down: a workshop series for workplace wellbeing

Invest in your professional growth and personal wellbeing with "Skill Up, Stress Down," a workshop series designed to help employees build practical skills for a healthier, more productive workplace.
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July benefits updates

All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.

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Know More, Support More: an awareness series

Increase your understanding of topics that impact individual and workplace wellbeing with the Awareness Series.

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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.

Personnel News
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Leadership transitions continue across the UA system

Several leadership transitions are underway across the University of Alaska system as the university prepares for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Did you know UAA's automotive and diesel program is taught entirely by its own graduates?

Long-time department chair Darrin Marshall has built an enviable culture and community, where students come back to teach and 100% of graduates land a job, some within their first semester.

 

 
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