CAEPR releases report on the cost of teacher turnover in Alaska
Alaska faces challenges recruiting and retaining educators, especially in its rural and remote communities. A new report from CAEPR details the costs associated with teacher turnover and calculates an...
View ArticleThe Capitol Report 5/16/17: Update on budget and legislation relating to...
The Capitol Report – May 16, 2017 Today is the 120th day of the legislative session. While there have been some procedural movements since my last update, not much has been resolved in the four primary...
View ArticleBoard of Regents to hear public testimony Monday, May 22
Public testimony will no longer be held during meetings of the full UA Board of Regents; instead, public testimony will be held prior to each regular scheduled full board meeting and will be held via...
View ArticleSummer construction and maintenance projects to impact campus
Construction season is underway in Alaska, and the UAA campus is no exception. Several upcoming projects will impact campus and the surrounding areas.
View ArticleReminder: No classes, campus closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day
UAA will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day. Classes and regular business hours resume Tuesday, May 30.
View ArticleSelkregg Award mobile foot clinic project helps UAA students reach out to...
WWAMI anatomy instructor Jamie Elswick won the 2017 Selkregg Community Engagement & Learning Award with a mobile foot- and wound-care clinic idea inspired by a service-learning partnership UAA's...
View ArticleNext week: UAA Surplus Sale and departmental selection
Shop for surplus electronics, furniture and more. Drop by the UAA Warehouse (4111 Ingra St.) anytime during the sale (Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.) to browse the selection.
View ArticleJune 9: Annie Route retirement celebration
Please join us for a tropical-themed potluck retirement celebration to thank Annie Route, director of Student Life & Leadership, for her 31 years of service to UAA.
View ArticleDavid Moxley joins UAA as new director of School of Social Work
The College of Health is pleased to welcome Dr. David Moxley to UAA as the new director of the School of Social Work, effective Aug. 1, 2017. Dr. Moxley will be assuming this position following the...
View ArticleAlumni Drive closure, June 12–25
From June 12 to June 25, Alumni Drive will be closed between the Fine Arts Building and the Administration/Humanities Building. This closure is to accommodate repair work to campus storm drains. The...
View ArticleAccounting Services closure on June 23 for Administrative Services meeting
Accounting Services will be closed from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 for staff to participate in the UAA Administrative Services division-wide meeting and summer barbecue.
View ArticleUA operating budget update
Dear UA Community, State agencies issued press releases June 8 outlining the potential impacts to their operations in the event that a state operating budget is not passed by July 1. While the...
View ArticleParking Services now open in Eugene Short Hall
UAA Parking Services office is now open! Find Parking Services at our new office located at Eugene Short Hall, 2601 Providence Drive.
View ArticleKeith Hackett stepping down as UAA athletic director
University of Alaska Anchorage Athletic Director Keith Hackett announced Monday that he has resigned in order to take the same position at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Since assuming AD...
View ArticleThe Capitol Report 6/12/17: Operating and capital budget negotiations...
The Capitol Report – June 12, 2017 Good afternoon from Juneau. Today is the 26th day of the 30 day special session and there now seems to be progress being made between the House and the Senate to...
View ArticleBlackboard upgrade July 1
Blackboard will be unavailable on Saturday, July 1st from 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. for an upgrade. Additional information can be found here. The UAA Call Center will be available July 1, 2 and 3, from 10 a.m.–2...
View ArticleBudget update from UA President Jim Johnsen
Read more for an update from UA President Jim Johnsen as to where we stand on progress with our legislative appropriation for the FY18 operating budget.
View ArticleSummer construction and maintenance projects to impact campus
Construction season is underway in Alaska, and the UAA campus is no exception. Several upcoming projects will impact campus and the surrounding areas.
View ArticleJune 16 budget update and employee information
Dear UA Community – Important developments regarding the University’s budget are taking place. Here’s an update on those developments and our plans for moving forward: Late last night the House passed...
View ArticleThe Capitol Report 6/19/17: Second session begins as operating budget...
The Capitol Report – June 19, 2017 Good afternoon. I hope everyone had a good Father’s Day weekend. Today is the fourth day of the second special session of the Alaska Legislature. The House and Senate...
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