Alaska's public university system comprising University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast. Governed by the Board of Regents.
505 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
The University of Alaska is seeking a permit to conduct wildfire drone tests with controlled burns near Nenana in summer 2026, with public comments due May 29.
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 387 to create a legislative task force reviewing Alaska's 50-year-old Native language programs, but rejected amendments to add university and state education officials to the panel.
The Alaska Senate added $156 million to the governor's lean capital budget, directing most new spending toward deferred maintenance at K-12 schools, universities, and state facilities following an uptick in oil revenue.
The House Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 387, which would create a legislative task force to review Alaska Native language instruction and preservation efforts through 2027.
University of Alaska reports significant growth in teacher education programs, with Ed Rising student participation up 73% year-over-year and over $1 million in scholarships awarded to 109 teacher candidates.
The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing on legislation that would add a tenured faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents for a two-year term.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold public meetings in May 2026 with opportunities for public testimony.
The Koyukuk River Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 17 to discuss hunting and fishing issues, including a Board of Game proposal deadline of May 1.