Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major Â鶹´«Ã½ System news
Â鶹´«Ã½ System News
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Empower Alaska Incentive Pilot Program Launching Soon
January 24, 2025
Get ready to be empowered! In the coming weeks, you will be able to nominate a peer, a team, yourself, or any employee in good standing to be recognized for empowering Alaska through their work at Â鶹´«Ã½ - and receive monetary awards!
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New Â鶹´«Ã½S Employee Hub Launches!
January 24, 2025
Introduced at Spring Start-up, this site aims to streamline access to important resources and enhance transparency across our campuses.
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REMINDER: Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pitney to Deliver "State of the University" Address
January 24, 2025
The address will be broadcast live from the Alaska Chamber's Legislative Fly-In Luncheon in Juneau, on January 30, 2025, at noon. President Pitney will share updates on Â鶹´«Ã½'s key role as an economic driver and in strengthening communities and advancing innovation.
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New student registration process goes live Monday
January 24, 2025
In preparation for the upgrade to Â鶹´«Ã½Online, the university registrar offices have come together to implement a new streamlined registration process for students. It will be available on Monday, January 27, 2025.
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Update: Livestream Available for February Regents' Meeting
January 24, 2025
Good news! Livestreaming will now be available for the February 20-21, 2025, Board of Regents Meeting at the Kenai River Campus (KRC) in Soldotna.
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Finance upgrades now available in Â鶹´«Ã½Online
January 10, 2025
As part of ongoing Banner 9 enhancements, new finance functionality is now live in Â鶹´«Ã½Online. This update introduces a streamlined, user-friendly way to access and manage real-time financial information directly from the upgraded finance section.
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University System Office launches new process improvement initiative
January 10, 2025
The University has partnered with Professional Growth Systems and this initiative aims to enhance our operational efficiency and service delivery, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.
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"The wisdom of late bloomers in education" by Lael Oldmixon
January 10, 2025
The pursuit of education is often seen as a youthful endeavor, bustling with fresh high school graduates eager to carve out their paths. At the Â鶹´«Ã½, nearly half of the student body is over the age of 25. This shift reveals a new truth: education knows no age. In Alaska, the state's 529 education savings plan isn't just for children, but a helpful tool for adults navigating their academic aspirations alongside careers and family duties.
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Save the Date! State of the University January 30, 2025
January 10, 2025
President Pitney will provide an update on the State of the University, and how Â鶹´«Ã½ is empowering Alaska's workforce pipeline, at the Alaska Chamber's Legislative Fly-In Luncheon in Juneau at 11:30 a.m. The event will be live-streamed.
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January 10, 2025
Disability Services (DS) offices across the state continue to offer free virtual training sessions to Â鶹´«Ã½ staff and faculty on a range of essential topics. JAN 27: Working with students who present challenges can be demanding, but that's often where the most meaningful progress happens. FEB 25: Gain valuable information about how you can better include students with intellectual disabilities through your role on campus. Â鶹´«Ã½ DS will also be hosting a special Cyber Coffee Chat on January 28th.