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President Pitney to Deliver "State of the University" Address

February 17, 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pat Pitney will deliver this year's "State of the University" Address on Tuesday, February 21, at the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce's weekly business luncheon. The address will focus on how the University empowers Alaska, and highlight excellence across the Â鶹´«Ã½ System.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Updates Social Media Guidelines on TikTok

February 17, 2023

After some careful review, Â鶹´«Ã½ Leadership decided to update our social media policy and guidelines regarding TikTok in a way that allows for student learning, marketing and outreach, research, and other activities while still placing safeguards around data and privacy.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents to hear public testimony Tuesday, February 21

February 17, 2023

The public testimony session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents. To testify, please call 1-888-886-7786 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Supporters Line Up to Champion Â鶹´«Ã½ in Third Annual Giving Day Event

February 17, 2023

This year more than 75 donors, representing alumni, community members and business supporters, are offering a record-setting amount in challenges and rewards to encourage broad community participation in giving to Â鶹´«Ã½A, Â鶹´«Ã½F, and Â鶹´«Ã½S.

Governor Introduces Amended Budget Supporting Salary Increases for Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty and Staff

February 17, 2023

Capitol Report February 17: Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced an amended FY 24 budget. Notably, salary adjustments for Â鶹´«Ã½ employee compensation increases are among the included amendments.

Pilot internship scholarship supports teacher education students

February 03, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is launching a new pilot program to offset the financial burden of teacher internships. Current and prospective students in the final years of Â鶹´«Ã½'s teacher licensure programs can now apply for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Teacher Internship Scholarship, with recipients receiving tuition, fees and a $10,000 stipend to offset living expenses.

Can I share information that I heard at work?

February 03, 2023

Everyday in our university jobs we hear and read interesting information and it can be difficult to figure out whether it is ok to share that information with friends and family members. Learn more as we continue our coverage of the Executive Branch Ethics Act in this month's "Compliance Chat" video.

Announcing changes to Board of Regents leadership

February 03, 2023

Governor Dunleavy has submitted five appointees for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents to Alaska Senate Leadership for confirmation. New officers for the board were elected at a special meeting on December 8.

Stay informed with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Capitol Report

February 03, 2023

The Capitol Report is a regular newsletter that details the Â鶹´«Ã½'s Government Relations work.

Recognizing Black History Month

February 03, 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pat Pitney shared on her Twitter account this week some ways Alaskans can learn more about Black History in the 49th State in recognition of Black History Month.