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Â鶹´«Ã½ System Office Concludes Google Photos Access; Prepares for December Storage Deadline

June 06, 2025

As part of ongoing efforts to manage digital storage, OIT officially ended access to Google Photos within Â鶹´«Ã½ Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025.This move aligns with Â鶹´«Ã½'s broader strategy to comply with Google's updated storage policies and to mitigate escalating storage costs.

Staff Alliance offers Professional Development support

June 06, 2025

Examples include but not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings, webinars. The next application deadline is June 14, 2025.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation announces 2025 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant recipients

June 06, 2025

Jess McLaughlin and Sam Simon have each been selected to receive Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant) funding, furthering information that is of value in the management of bird species in Alaska.

Compliance Chat Series: Ethical Research Conduct

June 06, 2025

Ever wonder how scientific breakthroughs are protected from bias, disputes, or even sabotage? Behind every successful research project at the Â鶹´«Ã½ is a framework of ethical decision-making to help ensure integrity, fairness, and accountability--from the lab to the final publication.

NEW: Updated Guidance on Union Organizing Now Available

June 06, 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½'s Labor Relations Team is sharing updated and widely requested guidance on union organizing activities.

Federal budget update and request for input on potential impacts

June 06, 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½'s Federal Relations Office is reviewing FY26 federal budget materials and is requesting input from faculty and staff through a systemwide questionnaire and upcoming listening sessions.

Capitol Report May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½ Regents Confirmed; Budget and Key Bills Keep Legislature Busy During Final Days of Session.

Upcoming Board of Regents meetings

May 16, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents will meet May 21-22 in Fairbanks to review the FY26 budget, discuss student success initiatives, and recognize university milestones. Committee meetings will be held May 21, with the full board convening through May 22.

Upcoming Board of Regents Public Testimony Opportunities

May 16, 2025

Public testimony will be held on Monday, May 19, from 4-5 p.m. in advance of the board's May 21 committee meetings and full board meeting on May 21 and 22 on the Troth Yeddha' Campus of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks.

Call for proposals: Faculty Initiative Fund

May 16, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is accepting proposals for the FY26 Faculty Initiative Fund (FIF) through Oct. 6, 2025. With $360,000 in available funding, the FIF supports cross-campus collaboration, academic innovation, and systemwide professional development. Two tiers of awards are available for projects aligned with Â鶹´«Ã½'s academic mission and goals.