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Video message from President Johnsen

August 02, 2019

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½ Community - As university leadership takes the next steps in re-envisioning the Â鶹´«Ã½, there will be weekly updates and ongoing engagement opportunities. This video message from President Jim Johnsen begins that engagement.

Regents direct university administration to consolidate, seek single accreditation

July 31, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents took a step today toward consolidation of the university system into one accredited Â鶹´«Ã½. By a vote of 8-3, regents made their decision for providing the best way to serve Alaska's students in the face of a severe reduction in state funding.

FY2020 budget information resources

July 24, 2019

In these challenging times for the Â鶹´«Ã½, we are doing everything we can to provide updated information to you. Here is a list of resources to help you understand and follow the process as decisions and planning unfolds over the coming weeks.

Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options

July 22, 2019

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½ Community, Today, on a vote of 10-1, the Board of Regents approved a declaration of financial exigency for the university. This difficult decision is a direct result of a massive $136 million (41%) reduction in state funding, projected additional losses from declining enrollment and reduced research activity, and the lack of sufficient reserves to fund our current operations through the year.

Revised Agenda for Monday's Board of Regents Meeting

July 20, 2019

Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency

Exigency and Â鶹´«Ã½ structure update

July 19, 2019

In light of Moody's action, the certainty of a substantial reduction, and the ongoing budget impasse, Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency at the BOR meeting on Monday, July 22.

Â鶹´«Ã½ hosts national higher education auditors conference

July 19, 2019

The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services will host the 10th Pacific Northwest Higher Education Internal Auditors' Conference next week in Fairbanks.

Accreditation Renewed For Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast

July 19, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast (Â鶹´«Ã½S) is pleased to announce that the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has reaffirmed its accreditation.

University Foundation appeals to donors for scholarship fund support

July 19, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation launched a campaign Monday, July 15 to help offset the loss of $15 million in state funding for the Alaska Education Grant, Alaska Performance Scholarship, and the WWAMI Medical Education Loan Program. Donations to support scholarship scholarships may be made online or by texting AKScholarships to 41444.

Pick.Click.Give. to show your support for Â鶹´«Ã½

July 19, 2019

You can put your money where your mouth is by pledging a portion of your Permanent Fund Dividend to support individual Â鶹´«Ã½ campuses throughout the state, the Â鶹´«Ã½ system and/or scholarships through the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation.