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    Be Part of UA's Process Improvement Initiative - Training Now Open

    August 08, 2025

    The University of Alaska is continuing its commitment to operational excellence through a systemwide Process Improvement Initiative, in partnership with Professional Growth Systems. This effort is designed to improve service delivery, streamline operations, and empower staff to lead meaningful change across the university system.

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    UALM Competitive Land Sale Released!

    August 08, 2025

    Monday, July 14, 2025, UA Land Management released sixteen (16) UA parcels through the Competitive Land Sale Program. Parcels included in this sale are two Chena River front parcels, multiple parcels on Logging Camp Bay in Prince William Sound, and commercial parcels in Seward and Wasilla.

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    National Make a Will month with UA Foundation

    August 08, 2025

    August is national Make a Will Month. Whether you're starting your career, planning for retirement, or somewhere in between, having a will is one of the most important ways to care for the people and causes you value most.

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    Staff Alliance offers Professional Development support

    August 08, 2025

    Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. Examples include but not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings, webinars.

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    Staff Alliance offers Fall 2025 semester fee support

    August 08, 2025

    The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship ÍáÆ¬ÐÇÇò classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2025 Fall Semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

  • Maximize Your Education Savings: Join Alaska 529 Fridays!

    August 08, 2025

    These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA employees.

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    Stay Informed: Federal Grant & Policy Updates Page

    July 25, 2025

    The University of Alaska maintains a dedicated Federal Grants & Policy Updates page to help employees stay current on national developments that may impact research funding, student support, and university operations.

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    Celebrating Excellence - Grand Prize Winners, Honor Roll from Empower Alaska Incentive Program now available

    July 25, 2025

    An "Honor Roll" of all the recipients of an Empower Alaska Incentive is now online, showcasing the incredible work UA employees do to make a meaningful difference for students.

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    Tuition Waivers Streamlined for Employees and Full-Time Faculty

    July 25, 2025

    Beginning this term, tuition waivers will be automatically applied to benefit eligible employees and full-time faculty accounts--no form is needed.

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    Arctic Encounter Symposium engages Arctic Leaders

    July 25, 2025

    The University of Alaska is proud to sponsor and co-host the 11th international Arctic Encounter Symposium to be held in Anchorage from July 30 - August 1. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States.