Read the latest updates on the èßäÊÓƵ budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news

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  • Regents direct èßäÊÓƵ administration to consolidate, seek single accreditation

    July 31, 2019

    The University of èßäÊÓƵ Board of Regents took a step today toward consolidation of the èßäÊÓƵ system into one accredited University of èßäÊÓƵ. By a vote of 8-3, regents made their decision for providing the best way to serve èßäÊÓƵ's students in the face of a severe reduction in state funding.

  • FY2020 budget information resources

    July 24, 2019

    In these challenging times for the University of èßäÊÓƵ, we are doing everything we can to provide updated information to you. Here is a list of resources to help you understand and follow the process as decisions and planning unfolds over the coming weeks.

  • Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options

    July 22, 2019

    Dear UA Community, Today, on a vote of 10-1, the Board of Regents approved a declaration of financial exigency for the èßäÊÓƵ. This difficult decision is a direct result of a massive $136 million (41%) reduction in state funding, projected additional losses from declining enrollment and reduced research activity, and the lack of sufficient reserves to fund our current operations through the year.

  • Revised Agenda for Monday's Board of Regents Meeting

    July 20, 2019

    Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency

  • Meeting of the Board of Regents

    Exigency and UA structure update

    July 19, 2019

    In light of Moody's action, the certainty of a substantial reduction, and the ongoing budget impasse, Board of Regents Chair John Davies, after consultation with the board, will bring forward the question of a Declaration of Financial Exigency at the BOR meeting on Monday, July 22.

  • UA hosts national higher education auditors conference

    July 19, 2019

    The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services will host the 10th Pacific Northwest Higher Education Internal Auditors' Conference next week in Fairbanks.

  • Accreditation Renewed For University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast

    July 19, 2019

    The University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce that the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has reaffirmed its accreditation.

  • University Foundation appeals to donors for scholarship fund support

    July 19, 2019

    The UA Foundation launched a campaign Monday, July 15 to help offset the loss of $15 million in state funding for the èßäÊÓƵ Education Grant, èßäÊÓƵ Performance Scholarship, and the WWAMI Medical Education Loan Program. Donations to support scholarship scholarships may be made online or by texting AKScholarships to 41444.

  • Pick.Click.Give. to show your support for UA

    July 19, 2019

    You can put your money where your mouth is by pledging a portion of your Permanent Fund Dividend to support individual University of èßäÊÓƵ campuses throughout the state, the UA system and/or scholarships through the University of èßäÊÓƵ Foundation.

  • Budget cuts to UA results in Moody's three-step downgrade to UA's credit rating

    July 18, 2019

    The credit rating committee of Moody's Corporation decided earlier today to downgrade the credit rating of the University of èßäÊÓƵ from its current A1 rating to Baa1 with a negative outlook.