Alaska SBDC offers free 'Starting a Business' class, June 24 in Anchorage

June 21, 2025

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer a free "Starting a Business' class on June 24. This is an in person workshop on and participants are recommended to register early, as seating is limited.

UA Federal Relations team listening sessions on FY26 budget continued

June 20, 2025

In an effort to gather as much information as possible on impacts of the FY 26 budget request, the UA Federal Relations Team will continue holding listening sessions next week on the budget request for NASA and the Department of Education (ED).

Summer newsletter schedule adjusted for July and August

June 20, 2025

The employee newsletter will follow a modified summer schedule in July and August, with editions publishing on the second and fourth Fridays. The regular schedule resumes in September.

Alaska EPSCoR In a Time of Change program call for artists

June 20, 2025

Over two years, artists-in-residence will work with scientists and communities to investigate coastal dynamics, maritime livelihoods, and social-ecological well-being in the Gulf of Alaska region.

Invasive crab species reaches Ketchikan. Here's how UA community can help

June 20, 2025

UAS recently notified the UA community about the first confirmed evidence of the invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) on the Ketchikan road system. This development follows years of awareness and educational efforts involving UA students researchers.

UA Land Management releases home for sale in Palmer

June 20, 2025

UA Land Management released a residential home for sale through the Competitive Land Sale Program. Revenue from the house sale will exclusively support the Croxton Family Fellowship.

UA 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 UA Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025.This move aligns with UA'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.

UA 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 University of Alaska 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 University of Alaska is a framework of ethical decision-making to help ensure integrity, fairness, and accountability--from the lab to the final publication.