In a special meeting Tuesday, the UA Board of Regents unanimously approved making in-state tuition available for all students, at all degree levels.
Education
Contract negotiations between University of Alaska and its staff union begins
The university recently presented an initial contract proposal. But what’s in the proposal – as well as the university’s efforts to remove members from the union – are creating a rocky start to negotiations.
Assembly rejects bonds to upgrade Juneau’s schools and wastewater system again
The bonds would have helped fund $25 million worth of critical repairs and upgrades to Juneau’s schools and the city’s water and sewer systems.
Juneau school year starts next month without early release Mondays, possible busing changes
District leadership said operations will remain largely the same, though there will be no more early release days for elementary schools and bus routes may change slightly.
New UAS partnerships allow students to pursue law degrees in Juneau
Normally, students pursuing law move out of state. A new partnership between Mitchell Hamline School of Law and University of Alaska Southeast allows them to take courses locally instead.
Race for Juneau’s school board seats remains uncontested
As the candidate filing deadline approaches, the race for Juneau’s two open school board seats appears to be uncontested so far.