University of Alaska President Pat Gamble has requested the Board of Regents review a $320,000 retention incentive the board approved for him in June.
Education
New UAS dorm provides housing for about 100 freshmen
The $14.3 million facility opened at the end of August.
North slope ravens force researcher to go incognito
Some biologists hang from ropes to study birds. Many rise painfully early in the morning. Stacia Backensto disguised herself as a man.
New project seeks to boost number of Alaska Natives in STEM fields
The goal, ultimately, is to increase the number of Native tenured faculty at colleges and universities.
Investigation finds seven high school seniors responsible for hazing
“This is not OK. This needs to stop and everybody knows it needs to stop,” says superintendent Mark Miller.
Juneau schools improve, but still no 5-star rating
Auke Bay Elementary scored the highest in the district with 93.91.