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Jun 14 2018

Forest Ranger Jason Anderson, left, University of Alaska Land Management Director Christine Klein, USFS Forester Chris Maisch and Mental Health Land Trust Executive Director Wyn Menefee respond to questions at the timber sale open house. (Photo by Henry Leasia/KHNS)

UA Board of Regents discuss approval process for Chilkat Valley timber sale plans

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

The University of Alaska’s Board of Regents will review plans for a proposed timber sale in the Chilkat Valley. The decision on whether the board would approve the development and disposal plan for the sale was postponed at a meeting last month.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | June 14, 2018 2:09 pm

Jun 12 2018

City seeks community help with $1 million endowment for Alaska College of Education

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Local Government, University of Alaska

The City and Borough of Juneau is looking to the community for help meeting the remainder of its $1 million commitment to the University of Alaska’s new education college.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | June 12, 2018 7:56 pm

Jun 04 2018

University of Alaska Regents approve 2019 budget

By Associated Press | University of Alaska

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the budget includes $327 million in state unrestricted general funds. This year’s state appropriation is a $10 million increase from last year’s state funding.

By Associated Press | June 4, 2018 7:18 am

Jun 01 2018

This map shows 13,426 acres of land scattered throughout the Haines Borough that the University of Alaska owns and is negotiating a timber sale of.

UA Regents defer consideration of Haines timber sale plan

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Education, Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

The University of Alaska Board of Regents is delaying a decision on whether to approve the plan for a Chilkat Valley timber sale.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | June 1, 2018 1:18 pm

May 09 2018

Incoming UAS Dean of Arts & Sciences and Vice-Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs Thomas Thornton. (Photo courtesy of the University of Alaska Southeast)

UAS names Oxford scholar as new dean of Arts and Sciences

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, University of Alaska

Thornton is a renowned researcher and anthropologist who currently teaches at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He previously lived in Juneau and taught at UAS.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | May 9, 2018 6:56 pm

May 07 2018

UAS graduate Julie Finley poses for a portrait with her daughter Molly. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

UAS Class of 2018 includes 400+ part-timers, full-timers and in-betweeners

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, University of Alaska

UAS caters to nontraditional students who may be working, raising families or attending class online. At Sunday’s commencement, more than 400 received academic certificates or degrees.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | May 7, 2018 12:48 am

Apr 25 2018

Senate joins House in recognizing Alaska Native languages emergency

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Education, Interior, Southeast, State Government, University of Alaska

A report by the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council said the state should make it policy to promote Alaska Native language schools wherever possible.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 25, 2018 5:44 pm

Apr 25 2018

Senior Dylan Rice adjusts a tire during an automotive class in the UAS Technical Education Center. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Juneau’s high school auto shop program in jeopardy as district evaluates options

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, University of Alaska

The university has allowed the high school to use its automotive facility across Egan Drive for more than 30 years. Now, budget constraints mean the district can no longer afford rent.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 25, 2018 5:07 pm

Apr 25 2018

Tourists walk on the cruise ship dock towards Haines’ Fort Seward. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

Baseline report begins Haines economic development planning

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Economy, Energy & Mining, Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

Self-employment is rising in Haines, and personal income growth locally is slightly ahead of the state as a whole, according to an 80-page report on local economic data. It’s the start of a five-year economic development plan for the community.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | April 25, 2018 4:38 pm

Apr 12 2018

Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | April 12, 2018 9:12 am

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UA Board of Regents discuss approval process for Chilkat Valley timber sale plans

City seeks community help with $1 million endowment for Alaska College of Education

University of Alaska Regents approve 2019 budget

UA Regents defer consideration of Haines timber sale plan

UAS names Oxford scholar as new dean of Arts and Sciences

UAS Class of 2018 includes 400+ part-timers, full-timers and in-betweeners

Senate joins House in recognizing Alaska Native languages emergency

Juneau’s high school auto shop program in jeopardy as district evaluates options

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Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale

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