I hope you are as eager as I am for the start of school! Normally, getting ready for the fall is busy and exciting, but this year there's also some anxiety around it. That's normal and understandable, and I share the concerns about how we can keep moving forward while staying safe and healthy.

The State of Alaska and the University of Alaska system have recently issued new information about travel, health testing and the like. As we learn more, I will let you know about these changes and how they might affect you.

New information seems to come in every day, so what we plan for on one day might have to shift a little the next. But please know that we are doing our best to give you the best information we have so you can make the best decision for yourself and your future. We're in this together!

— Keith Champagne, vice chancellor for student affairs