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Nov 08 2019

UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield in his office on July 10, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

University of Alaska Southeast chancellor to retire in 2020

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

A search committee made up of people from the university, UAS campuses and their surrounding communities will form to search for Caulfield’s replacement, who the university hopes will start next July.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 8, 2019 12:48 pm

Nov 07 2019

Research shows studded tires cost Alaska millions of dollars in road maintenance every year

By Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media | Public Safety, Southcentral, Transportation, University of Alaska

According to a report, the annual cost of road repairs related to studded tire use is 42 times the amount of money the state generates in fees collected in studded tire sales and stud installation.

By Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media | November 7, 2019 2:56 pm

Oct 29 2019

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government, University of Alaska

The Alaska Legislature’s top budget analyst noted that the Legislature can steer money to different parts of the university.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 29, 2019 5:04 pm

Oct 25 2019

New UAF climate report highlights rapidly changing Alaska ecosystems

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Nation & World, Science & Tech, University of Alaska, Weather

The report says that Alaska has been breaking so many climate records over the last five years, it suggests the state has crossed a threshold into increasingly rapid ecosystem changes.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | October 25, 2019 3:44 pm

Oct 11 2019

University of Alaska debt rating downgraded after years of cuts

By Robyne, KUAC | 2 Alaska, Business, University of Alaska

The downgrade is only one notch in S&P’s rating system, from AA- to A+. S&P’s analyst says an A is the average rating for higher education public institutions in the United States.

By Robyne, KUAC | October 11, 2019 7:16 pm

Sep 20 2019

University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation

By Katherine Rose, KCAW - Sitka | Education, Politics, Southeast, State Government, University of Alaska

“We will remain an accredited university. Period. End of report,” says University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen.

By Katherine Rose, KCAW - Sitka | September 20, 2019 3:54 pm

Sep 05 2019

US-China trade dispute stalls timber sale negotiations in Haines

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska | No Comments

The tariff clash between the Trump administration and China is working in favor of local conservation groups, who hope to keep the forests near Haines standing.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | September 5, 2019 5:37 pm

Aug 20 2019

University of Alaska regents cancel financial exigency declaration

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Politics, State Government, University of Alaska

The vote overturns a declaration that allowed for the expedited elimination of academic programs and layoffs of tenured faculty.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | August 20, 2019 3:25 pm

Aug 13 2019

Dunleavy halves University of Alaska budget vetoes, spreading cuts over three years

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Politics, Southcentral, State Government, University of Alaska

An agreement between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the University of Alaska Board of Regents will see a $25 million cut in funding for this budget year. The next two years would see cuts of $25 million and $20 million.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | August 13, 2019 7:04 pm

Jul 30 2019

An Alaska Army National Guard recruiting and retention section chief stands ready to greet students Oct. 17, 2017, at Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Sitka, Alaska.

Amid UA budget woes, some students are noticing increased military recruitment

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Military, Politics, State Government, University of Alaska

An Alaska Army recruiter says their outreach hasn’t changed. But some University of Alaska students say more military recruiters have reached out amid the university’s budget cuts.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | July 30, 2019 7:21 pm

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University of Alaska Southeast chancellor to retire in 2020

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

New UAF climate report highlights rapidly changing Alaska ecosystems

University of Alaska debt rating downgraded after years of cuts

University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation

US-China trade dispute stalls timber sale negotiations in Haines

University of Alaska regents cancel financial exigency declaration

Dunleavy halves University of Alaska budget vetoes, spreading cuts over three years

Amid UA budget woes, some students are noticing increased military recruitment

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