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University of Alaska president highlights impact on workforce, research and economy in address
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney focused on the university’s critical role in retaining talent and driving the state ...
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The Rewind: UAA women’s basketball coach notches milestone win; Seattle Seahawks add another Alaskan to their roster
On the college scene, the University of Alaska Anchorage women’s basketball team also recorded a milestone win in lopsided ...
Trump’s under-the-radar Alaska order has environmentalists on edge
One of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders has reignited a debate over the future of Alaska’s vast wilderness ...
'What is our limit?': How cruise ships are impacting Alaska's environment
The cruise industry was already booming in Alaska, but some locals say its continued growth is putting a strain on the ...
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Dunleavy outlines ‘omnibus’ education bill, setting stage for negotiations with lawmakers on school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy's bill does not increase the state's base student allocation. He has repeatedly called for any funding increases to be targeted and tied to reforms.
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UA president touts workforce development in State of University address
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney praised the UA system as an “economic catalyst for Alaska” and encouraged continued ...
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Education package with multitude of policy changes and no BSA increase unveiled by Gov. Dunleavy
A wide-ranging education package with provisions that include allowing students to attend any public school in the state was introduced Friday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Alaska State Capitol. House ...
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Southeast Alaska students learn to shape resource policy through federal board process
A unique University of Alaska Southeast program is teaching high school students how to participate in federal subsistence ...
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‘Catastrophic for a state like ours’: Alaska governments and nonprofits react to announcement of federal grant funding freeze
From health to infrastructure, nonprofits and local governments are scrambling to understand the impact of the Trump ...
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Daniel Ortiz (Alaska)
He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Seattle Pacific University in 1981 and a master’s degree ... He was named the 2013 American Legion Alaska State Educator of the Year. Ortiz was elected to ...
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Uncertainty and confusion in Alaska as Trump attempts to freeze federal spending
A presidential spending freeze with few details left nonprofits, state officials and school administrators scrambling.
'Catastrophic for a state like ours': Alaska governments and nonprofits react to federal grant funding freeze
Alaska nonprofits and governments are scrambling to understand the fallout of a Trump administration order to freeze federal grant and loan funding, representing billions of dollars and a potential ...