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 UA Systemwide AI in Communications Guidelines now availableThe UA System Office of Public Affairs has published the UA Systemwide AI in Communications Guidelines, developed over five months by a cross-functional working group of communications professionals from across the UA system.  Report finds University of Alaska generates $1.2 billion for Alaska's economyAnalysis from McKinley Research Group finds UA supports more than 10,000 jobs statewide, returns $1.80 for every state dollar invested.  UAS Evening at Egan lectures to spotlight community, starting Sept. 18The five-lecture series spans Indigenous language education, high-altitude agriculture, glacial floods and unlikely alliances.  Annual required notification: Mandatory trainingTier 1 foundational training is mandatory for all UA employees and must be completed each year. |
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Celebrate World Heart Day on September 29 by joining the One-Day 5K Challenge in Personify!Take steps toward a healthier heart while earning a Personify wellness credit!  UA training workshop: "Personal and Professional Boundaries"Participants will learn techniques to effectively communicate boundaries and understand approaches to address and resolve internal obstacles to setting limits experiencing healthy productive relationships.  September Benefits updatesAll benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team. |
 Biometric screenings are returning!Onsite screenings will be available at the MAUs November 2-6, 2026.  Important: Retirement accounts updateBeginning January 2027, the University of Alaska (UA) is simplifying its retirement plan provider options. TIAA and Fidelity will become the exclusive providers for the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), UA Pension Plan, and Voluntary 403(b) plans.  UA HR career opportunities: Join a team focused on people and purposeNew Posting Highlight: Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) |
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Personnel News
 UA welcomes Shelby Beck as the assistant director of Federal RelationsBased in Washington, D.C., Shelby serves as a liaison between the University of Alaska, the Alaska congressional delegation and federal agencies, monitoring national trends, managing legislative inquiries and advancing UA's strategic priorities. |
 UA Foundation's 2026 Annual Report now availableThe University of Alaska Foundation's 2026 Annual Report is now available. Scholarships are changing lives, philanthropic partnerships are preparing students to enter Alaska's workforce, and academic achievement is being celebrated across UA. |
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