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Arctic Encounter Symposium to Spotlight UA Excellence
March 22, 2024
The University of Alaska is proud to co-host the 10th international Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) in Anchorage from April 10 to 12. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States.
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The Future of AI in Higher Education
March 22, 2024
Join the Faculty Alliance for the first-ever Thought Leaders Forum: A Brave New World: Looking into the Future of AI in Higher Education. It's an opportunity for UA faculty, staff, and students to explore the ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational practices.
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The University of Alaska System Gears Up for 49 Hours of Giving
March 22, 2024
UA Giving Day is a 49-hour online giving event that spotlights the impact of the university system and encourages philanthropic support of students, academic and training programs, and research for Alaska.
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March 26, 2024
Tayler Tanginiq Higgins, a 20-year-old Indigenous youth advocate at the University of Alaska Anchorage, has been honored as a Champion for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. This prestigious recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at amplifying the impactful work of young Indigenous leaders across the United States.
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March 12, 2024
Scholarships are essential to many students' academic journeys. Last year, the UA System awarded $4.19 million in scholarships to nearly 1,900 students through approximately 2,200 awards.
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February 27, 2024
Alaska's healthcare landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with projections indicating a noteworthy 14.3% growth in healthcare jobs from 2020 to 2030--surpassing all other sectors. In this evolving landscape, the University of Alaska is a pivotal player, offering essential and unique healthcare programs that cater to the state's growing needs.
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Board of Regents approve Indigenous Studies Center, planetarium for UAF
Feb 29, 2024In a unanimous vote, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved the designs for a new planetarium and Indigenous studies center for the Fairbanks campus.
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Alaska’s first veterinary technician degree program is coming to Mat-Su
February 4, 2024A new Mat-Su College course is intended to remedy a statewide shortage of veterinary technicians through Alaska’s first degree program, scheduled to start in September.
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UAF engineering college dean highlights programs
February 21, 2024When Bill Schnabel, the dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines, examines the programs under his auspice, he views the students as essential to Alaska’s future.
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