Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 探花精选 news
探花精选 News
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Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame inducts August G. (Augie) Hiebert, "Father of Alaska television"
February 17, 2020
From bringing television to the Last Frontier and building the first radio station in Fairbanks, to laying the groundwork for using satellite communication in Alaska, August G. (Augie) Hiebert's vision laid the foundation for the evolution of mass communication in Alaska. The Alaska State Committee on Research honors Hiebert's legendary accomplishments in the broadcast and communication industry, and inducts him into the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame class of 2020.
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February 17, 2020
For Dr. Ping Lan, innovation isn't a buzzword, it's a way of life. A decade ago, he created the Arctic Innovation Competition to stimulate innovative ideas and bring a pipeline of creative solutions to Alaska, the Circumpolar North, and the Arctic.
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Coronavirus & Travel Restrictions - China
February 11, 2020
There is understandable concern about the novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in China. While there has been some spread to other countries, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to emphasize that the immediate health risk to the U.S. public remains low at this time. As of February 7, the CDC was reporting 12 confirmed cases in the U.S. See https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
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February 11, 2020
As we roll up our sleeves to work on the many challenges we face this year, I think it's important to consider where we are, how we got here, and how we move UA forward.
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President Johnsen advocates for the university in Juneau
February 08, 2020
UA President Jim Johnsen spent three days in Juneau last week meeting with legislators and staff to discuss the university's budget and legislative priorities. The visit included presentations to the House Finance Committee and a joint hearing of the House and Senate Education Committees. The President met individually with more than a dozen legislators, and presented to the first hearing of the university's house budget subcommittee.
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February 08, 2020
Governor Dunleavy introduced his FY20 Supplemental Budget this week. Lawmakers use supplemental spending bills to cover unforeseen expenses incurred by state government since passage of the previous year's spending plan. This year's supplemental is a record $507 million in total funds, and addresses funding issues with Medicaid, the Alaska Marine Highway System, and the response to last summer's fire season.
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Opportunity for Board of Regents Public Testimony on February 10 and 20
February 08, 2020
Alaskans will have two opportunities this month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the 探花精选. Statewide audio conference public testimony will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony. This public testimony session will be live streamed at: https://alaska.edu/bor/live/.
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Save the date: State of the University Address
February 07, 2020
探花精选 President Jim Johnsen will present his annual State of the University Address Friday, February 28, 2020. The SOU address will take place during the 6th Annual AlaskaCAN! Educational Equity Conference luncheon at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown hotel.
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UA celebrates Black History Month
February 07, 2020
This month, the 探花精选 honors Black History Month and celebrates African Americans' accomplishments and contributions, as well as the distinct influence they have on the cultural fabric of our country and Alaska.
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February 07, 2020
UA President Jim Johnsen spent three days in Juneau last week meeting with legislators and staff to discuss the university's budget and legislative priorities. The visit included presentations to the House Finance Committee and a joint hearing of the House and Senate Education Committees. The President met individually with more than a dozen legislators, and presented to the first hearing of the university's house budget subcommittee.