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    Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æns inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame

    March 18, 2022

    Three brilliant ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æns have been inducted this year into the Innovators Hall of Fame. The celebration, co-hosted by University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Vice President of Academics, Students and Research Dr. Paul Layer and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, took place Wednesday in Juneau.

  • Capitol Report

    Capitol Report - March 18, 2022

    March 18, 2022

    Lawmakers consider budget increases after receiving positive Spring 2022 Revenue Forecast and an update from UA's Federal Relations team.

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    Capitol Report - March 14, 2022

    March 18, 2022

    The Legislature Anticipates Substantial Revenue Increases with the Release of the Spring Revenue Forecast, and UA Experts participate in Juneau for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Aerospace Day.

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    All three universities receive Military Friendly School designations

    March 18, 2022

    Over the last week, all three universities have received honorable designations as military friendly schools.

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    University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ to co-host Arctic Encounter Symposium

    March 18, 2022

    The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ is one of four co-sponsors of this year's Arctic Encounter Symposium to be held in Anchorage April 7-8. The Arctic Encounter Symposium is the flagship event of Arctic policy conferences in the United States.

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    University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system nears $200 million fundraising goal

    March 18, 2022

    The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ System's $200 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to a report shared with the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Foundation Board of Directors at its March 2 meeting in Juneau.

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    Change to masking guidance

    March 04, 2022

    With the national shift in masking guidance, it makes sense for our universities to do the same. Effective March 1, UA will adopt a more localized approach.

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    Celebrating Women's History Month

    March 04, 2022

    A message from UA President Pat Pitney celebrating Women's History Month and recognizing the many women in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ who have paved the way.

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    University President Highlights Goals and Success Stories in State of the University Address

    March 04, 2022

    In her first State of the University address since being appointed president of the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ System, Pat Pitney outlined her long-term goals, shared alumni, faculty and student success stories and reiterated the importance of the university system to the Arctic and to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's economic future.

  • Capitol Report

    Capitol Report - March 4, 2022

    March 04, 2022

    The House begins public testimony on the operating budget and the University has a strong showing in Juneau