Nationally, employers are anticipating an 8.5% increase in medical costs and an 11% increase in pharmacy costs, according to data presented to the Board of Regents.
Education
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to retire in May
Pitney was first appointed as interim university president in 2020 before becoming the first permanent female president in 2022.
Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school students are helping combat it.
Students who take the semester-long class get to learn hands-on construction skills by building new, energy-efficient homes that then go back into the community.
University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 4% tuition increase for next academic year
The board unanimously approved Student Regent Fernando Escobar’s proposed higher tuition.
University of Alaska unions ask Board of Regents not to sign federal higher education compact
While no formal action is on the table for the University of Alaska Board of Regents, a controversial higher education compact from the Trump administration has sparked a petition from several unions.
Juneau schools work to keep students fed as federal government shutdown continues
Juneau schools are finding ways to support students and families in the midst of the government shutdown, which has put food benefits for low income families at risk.