The University of Alaska announced Monday that they are extending the deadline for comment on a controversial timber sale near Haines and Klukwan by 10 more days, until May 7.
University of Alaska
UA President Johnsen shares outlook for university budget
The Alaska House of Representatives passed its version of the state operating budget Monday by a narrow margin. It includes $19 million more for the University of Alaska’s operating budget than Gov. Bill Walker proposed.
UAS names new education college dean tasked with ambitious in-state teacher hiring goals
By 2025, the University of Alaska says it wants nine out of 10 teachers hired in the state to be one of its graduates. The new dean will be based in Juneau.
University plans major, 13,000-acre timber sale in Chilkat Valley
The University of Alaska is in negotiations for the biggest timber sale in the Haines area in recent history. The 10-year, sale is estimated to yield around 100 million board-feet of timber.
University of Alaska opens first all-gender restroom
University of Alaska’s first all-gender restroom has opened at the Fairbanks campus’ engineering building.
University of Alaska president appeals for public support for more funding
In his State of the University address Tuesday, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen stressed the need for an increase in state funding after four years of cuts. Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed budget would flat fund the university at $317 million.