Budget update: July 9, 2021

— Dan White. Last week, Gov. Dunleavy announced the details of the FY22 capital and operating budgets. The budget submitted to the governor by the Alaska State Legislature for the University of Alaska included an operating budget of $273 million in unrestricted general funding (UGF), which is a $4.3 million UGF cut from the current fiscal year, and a $31.6 million capital budget. Read more

Friday Focus: Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

by Julie Queen. My visit to the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center inspired a lot of hope — not only related to a transition out of the pandemic, but where our programs are resilient and are poised for growth in ways that will move UAF forward. Read more

The peak of summer warmth is near

You may not notice it as you scoop fish out of the Copper River or ride your bike through the tawny light of 10 p.m., but Alaska is about to make a left turn toward winter. Read more

UAF to celebrate Rural Alaska Honors Institute class of 2021

UAF will celebrate the achievements of the Rural Alaska Honors Institute class of 2021 on July 14-15 with a virtual graduation ceremony and research presentations. Read more

Shine a Light recordings online

Recordings of the first semester of the Shine a Light speaker series are now available. The series will return in the fall. Read more

Julie Carpenter to serve as interim director for Kuskokwim Campus

Julie Carpenter began serving as interim director for the Kuskokwim Campus, in Bethel, effective July 4. Carpenter has been with UAF in various roles since 1995, most currently serving as the financial manager at KuC. Read more