UAS caters to nontraditional students who may be working, raising families or attending class online. At Sunday’s commencement, more than 400 received academic certificates or degrees.
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Senate joins House in recognizing Alaska Native languages emergency
A report by the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council said the state should make it policy to promote Alaska Native language schools wherever possible.
Juneau’s high school auto shop program in jeopardy as district evaluates options
The university has allowed the high school to use its automotive facility across Egan Drive for more than 30 years. Now, budget constraints mean the district can no longer afford rent.
Baseline report begins Haines economic development planning
Self-employment is rising in Haines, and personal income growth locally is slightly ahead of the state as a whole, according to an 80-page report on local economic data. It’s the start of a five-year economic development plan for the community.
Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale
The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.
Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.