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  • Researchers in a UAA lab

    Did You Know ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's Biomedical Research is Headquartered at UA?

    August 05, 2022

    For the past two decades, a collaboration within the UA system has been improving health, reducing illness and disability, and building a pipeline of future biomedical and behavioral health researchers in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ.

  • Picture of Denali from plane window

    Concur is Getting a New Look

    July 22, 2022

    Concur, UA's travel system, will be updated with a new look and improved user interface. Target date of September 1, 2022

  • LinkedIn Learning logo

    LinkedIn Learning licenses still available for staff professional development

    July 22, 2022

    There are still a good number of LinkedIn Learning licenses available for professional development needs for staff at all campuses. LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, has thousands of professional online courses.

  • June BOR UNAC representation

    Update on United Academics CBA Negotiations

    July 22, 2022

    UNAC and the university have met through the Federal mediation process on June 20, June 23 and July 11. At the July 11 session, the university offered an updated proposal for UNAC's consideration. This proposal included several concessions to UNAC beyond those already included in the implemented BAFO.

  • UA Museum of the North ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ room display

    Did you know that University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ locations provide world-class experiences for tourists, visitors and locals alike?

    July 22, 2022

    Tourism is one of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's major economic forces, with a total annual economic impact of more than $4.5 billion. There are many exciting attractions at each university that draw visitors. Here's a look at some of the most visitor-friendly locations in the UA system.

  • Title IX

    Annual Title IX training is required for UA staff and faculty

    July 22, 2022

    As designated "responsible ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æs", annual Title IX training is required for UA staff and faculty. Employees will be taking the same highly-successful training developed in-house through the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Anchorage that students are required to complete.

  • COVID-19 virus illustration

    July 14 COVID-19 update

    July 22, 2022

    The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in communities across ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ, which means it's a good time to review our COVID-19 protocols so that we all remain safe and healthy.

  • ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students participate in a color run

    Governor Dunleavy signs a FY23 budget supporting critical investment in the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system

    July 08, 2022

    The FY23 State of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ budget that Governor Dunleavy released June 28 marks a turning point in support for the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system, being the first operating budget increase in several years. The budget includes a modest base operating budget increase plus one-time investments in areas critical to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's economic recovery.

  • Female law student at desk

    Did You Know the UA system collaborates with top-tier universities to offer specialized degrees?

    July 08, 2022

    Did you know that the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system collaborates with top-tier universities to offer academic programs that grow ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's workforce in specialized fields? These collaborations help ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students to complete advanced degrees in healthcare, law, and veterinary medicine while minimizing the need for out-of-state residency and cost.

  • Peonies bloom in the Thompson Dr. roundabout

    Ethics Act compliance and annual disclosure of employment outside UA

    July 08, 2022

    All University ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æs (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Executive Branch Ethics Act (ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Statute 39.52). The Act sets standards for how we do our University jobs, and to a lesser extent, may limit our non-University activities.