Community and Technical College transitioning to University and Technical College
The Community and Technical College is transitioning into the University and Technical College according to an email memo Interim Chancellor Sam Gingerich sent out...
New coal-fired plant to replace old boilers at UAF
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is building the nation’s only new coal plant, according to Reggie Greathouse, utilities superintendent for UAF. The $245 million...
The Edge Update: ADN sale, health care and South Korea’s decapitation team
The Edge Update can be heard every day on KRUA 88.1 The Edge, UAA's student-run radio station.
Diversity unrepresented at UA
Proposed plan seeks to hold administration accountable
Student salaries in the UA System continue to fall lower than state minimum wage
The University of Alaska is the only system actively using the state minimum wage exemption
RED ZONE: Annual march returns to battle rape culture, sexual violence
Generation Action's "Take Back the Night" is an attempt to raise awareness and push for education
40th and Final GCI Great Alaska Shootout
Interim Chancellor Samuel Gingerich announced on Aug. 24 that the annual GCI Great Alaska Shootout will take place for the last time in 2017...
The Edge Update: Marijuana regulation, DACA and Hurricane Irma
The Edge Update can be heard daily on KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge, UAA's college radio station.
Executive pay in the University of Alaska system
In a time of transition, when national searches are underway to fill several top university positions, in-state executive pay for college leaders falls below the national average.
RED ZONE: Microaggressions carry harmful effects over time
Small and meaningless phrases or behaviors can hold much larger implications
40th GCI Great Alaska Shootout will conclude an Anchorage tradition
Interim Chancellor Samuel Gingerich announced on Aug. 24 that the annual GCI Great Alaska Shootout will take place for the last time in 2017,...
New meal plan changes reflect UAA’s efforts to provide better food options, services
This fall, UAA is implementing a new way to provide meal plans for students residing on campus. This change includes adding more meals per...
RED ZONE: An introduction to the 2017 Red Zone series
In its fourth year, the Red Zone series continues to share stories and news to eliminate the shame surrounding sexual assault and harassment.
Code of Conduct violations on par with FY 2016, academic dishonesty violations increase
Student Code of Conduct violations increased in the category of academic dishonesty for the 2017 fiscal year, while other categories decreased or were consistent...
VIDEO: Sen. Lisa Murkowski stops ‘skinny repeal’ with swing vote
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski recently voted in favor of the Affordable Care Act, hammering the nail in the coffin of the Senate Republicans' new health...
New surgical technology program to launch in fall
The School of Allied Health opens program to help local healthcare facilities and provide opportunity for UAA students
UAA continues efforts to increase enrollment, student success
As fall enrollment and registration numbers roll in, UAA is still hopeful for rise in enrollment
Convocation ceremony discontinued this year
Convos about Convocation: Cancellation of the welcoming ceremony was a "strategic" decision
Student Health and Counseling Center seeks to provide care, services to students
Students taking at least six credits are eligible for Student Health and Counseling Center services
UAA econ students, faculty react to economics degree discontinuation at UAF
At the Board of Regents June 2 meeting, the board approved a motion to reduce “the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration...
Alaska bat researchers brace for white-nose syndrome
A fungus that has wiped out millions of bats since appearing on the East Coast a decade ago is making its way to Alaska.
Looking for a good deal? Try UAA surplus sales
About every other month, UAA Surplus holds a public sale to offload extra equipment.
Tim McDiffett named interim athletic director at UAA
UAA interim vice chancellor for administrative services Patrick Shier announced on July 5 that Tim McDiffett will serve as interim athletic director for UAA...
Interim Chancellor Samuel Gingerich assists in leadership transition
As of July 1, Samuel Gingerich has stepped into a temporary role of interim chancellor, all while continuing service in previous roles as provost...
Handling bears and other wildlife: What you need to know
Alaskan summers allow for increased outdoor activity, and that goes for both people and wildlife. In the last month, there have been a string...
Phishing Awareness Program seeks to decrease number who succumb to email scams
The University of Alaska has launched a Phishing Awareness Program to reduce the number of faculty, staff and student employees who fall for email...
The Edge Update: High Alaskan unemployment, Amazon in the real world and Cuban-American relations...
The Edge Update can be heard every weekday on KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge, UAA's college radio station.
What ever happened to The Dome?
After over five months, little is still known about the progress of The Dome
UAA town hall informs community on FY18 operating budget
UAA leadership hosted a town hall on Friday to discuss the Alaska congressionally-approved budget for the University of Alaska system. The operating budget has...
Keith Hackett to leave position as UAA Athletics director
After four years of athletic and academic leadership, Keith Hackett will transfer to an identical position at Cornell College.