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    Upcoming Board of Regents meetings

    May 17, 2024

    The May 22-23, 2024 meeting at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½A follows a fortnight of commencement ceremonies, and passage of the university's budgets and key legislative priorities.

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    Upcoming Board of Regents Public Testimony Opportunity

    May 17, 2024

    The University of Alaska Board of Regents invites you to participate in a public testimony session on Monday, May 20, from 4-5 p.m. Each participant will have two minutes to discuss topics or issues related to the University of Alaska system.

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    Compliance Chat #14 - Data Security and Privacy

    May 17, 2024

    Understanding your digital footprint involves evaluating the sensitivity of your data and its necessity for retention. Regular assessments of your data, storage locations, permissions, and deleting unnecessary files and using strong passwords are recommended practices to ensure data security and compliance with federal and other requirements.

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    Capitol Reports May 15 & 17, 2024

    May 17, 2024

    LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS: ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Appreciates Legislative Support on Priority Issues

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    University of Alaska and graduate student union reach tentative 3-year contract agreement

    May 03, 2024

    The next steps include approval by the University Board of Regents, the Department of Administration, and ratification of the contract by AGWA bargaining unit members. The request will then be submitted to the legislature for funding approval this session.

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    Capitol Report May 3, 2024

    May 03, 2024

    The Senate Passes the Operating Budget Out of Committee and Plans for Floor Vote Next Week While the House Considers Capital Budget Changes.

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    University of Alaska Scholars Program celebrates its 25th class

    May 03, 2024

    Top-ranking high school seniors from nearly 225 high schools across Alaska will graduate this month as part of the University of Alaska's 25th cohort of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Scholars, each qualifying for a $12,000 scholarship.

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    Spring 2024 Commencement Schedule

    May 03, 2024

    Spring commencement is upon us. Here is the system-wide schedule.

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    Coming Soon: Upgrades to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online will improve student, employee experience

    April 19, 2024

    Changes are coming to how staff, faculty, and students interact with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online. Over the next 18 months, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will be upgrading ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online and Banner Self-Service to version 9.

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    Capitol Report April 19, 2024

    April 19, 2024

    The Senate unveils their initial changes to the operating budget while the House begins review of the capital budget