News and Press Releases 2016
December 14, 2016
Board of Regents votes to locate consolidated University of Alaska College of Education at the University of Alaska Southeast
“The selection of one institution is not the denigration of another,” said Regent John Davies. “We need strong programs at all our universities and UAS is the right choice to lead our College of Education.”November 28, 2016
UAS Grace Schaible Endowment Enriches Student Learning and Academic Success
The endowment will support of visiting faculty, scholars, researchers, artists, and Native elders who enrich UAS student learning and academic success.November 23, 2016
Ted Stevens Foundation Donates $10k to UA Legislative Internship Program with Additional $10k Matching Gift Challenge
The program places Alaskan students from UAA, UAF and UAS in legislative offices during session in Juneau. Students are awarded up to $5,000 based on need and merit to help meet living expenses while working in the state capitol. They earn UAS academic credit as part of the program and participate in weekly leadership seminars.
November 17, 2016
Kake Oyster Farmer Donation Creates $375k Scholarship Endowment for Southeast Alaskan Students
The endowment will provide scholarships and research experiences for UAS students studying in the fields of mariculture and/or fisheries.
October 13, 2016
UAS School of Education Awarded Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Teacher/Arts Education Grant
The grant will allow UAS to leverage partnerships with Sitka and Juneau school districts and our community partners to enrich and deepen the preparation Alaska teachers helping to ensure that they are competent and confident in integrated arts and culturally relevant pedagogy.October 13, 2016
UAS to Host Visiting Scholar Frank Soos, Alaska State Writer Laureate
The Alaska Historical Society describes Soos as “a natural promoter of literary arts and artists.”September 29, 2016
Evening at Egan 2016 - Fridays this Fall in the Egan Library
The season continues this Friday, September 30 with Dr. Brian Buma’s “Climate Change and the Southeast Alaskan Woods: What's Happening in Our Warmer World.”September 1, 2016
UAS Juneau Campus Shuttle Improves Safety and Access for Students
Part of the imperative to try a shuttle service now stems from the upcoming road realignment in the Auke Bay area and how this may impact access and safety. UAS will carefully monitor the success of the shuttle program over the next two years to help shape any long-term strategy. As this is a pilot program, there will be multiple opportunities for campus stakeholders to provide feedback on how the program might be improved.August 29, 2016
Exciting UAS Outdoor Studies Classes Open for Fall 2016
The Outdoor Studies program is pleased to offer courses in Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Backpacking, and Backcountry Navigation and Travel, and academic courses in Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Philosophy.
August 14, 2016
Ketchikan Faculty Teague Whalen Promoted to Associate Professor
Whalen is now an Associate Professor of English & Communication with tenure.
August 8, 2016
UAS Offers Special Enrollment Opportunities
Programs "Finish College Alaska" and "Come Home to Alaska" help students with degree completion.August 8, 2016
Enrollment Day at UAS on Aug 12 Makes the Admissions Process Easy
Although enrollment services are available all of the time, this one-day event brings all of these offices together at one location so that students can move through the enrollment very efficiently, and is one week prior to the deadline for admissions.August 2, 2016
New UAS Marine Fisheries Faculty Member Participates in Submarine Research Cruise
Dr. Navarro joins UAS this fall. In addition to teaching, he will work on an expanded partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, moving toward a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries.
July 22, 2016
UA Board of Regents to premiere new community forum in Juneau--September 15
Chancellor Rick Caulfield notes, “The forum provides a special opportunity for people to share their ideas with the Board of Regents about the importance of higher education in Southeast Alaska. This is a time of great change at UA, and we invite the UAS community to make its voice heard.”July 22, 2016
UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield Appointed Vice Chair of AASCU Presidential Committee on Teacher Education
The committee is charged with advising AASCU on initiatives in public policy, both federal and state, aimed at improving teacher education and improving credibility and integrity of university education programs nationwide.
July 6, 2016
UAS Professor Forest Wagner Active and Continuing to Improve After Bear Mauling
Wagner stated, “I am thankful that the bear did not hurt any of the people I led onto Mt. Emmerich, and for the overwhelming support I’ve felt since the incident from family, friends, and colleagues. It is my privilege and obligation to share and participate in adventure settings in the natural world. I harbor no ill feelings toward the bear.”
June 30, 2016
UAS Welcomes New Provost Dr. Karen Carey
As UAS Provost, Dr. Carey collaborates with faculty to support the teaching, research, and service missions of UAS. She maintains strong working relationships with deans, campus directors in Sitka and Ketchikan, department chairs, and other faculty and staff to ensure high-quality academic performance and institutional effectiveness of the university.May 18, 2016
UAS to host "Inuksuit": An Alaskan Musical Premiere Like No Other
This interactive outdoor event will include local musicians led by Juneau Jazz and Classics Artists in Residence Third Coast Percussion.May 11, 2016
Community Day on Campus at UAS: Carnival of Arts!
Juneau Jazz & Classics celebrates its 30th anniversary with the 14th Annual Community Day on Campus, a day of live music, activities and arts for the whole family!April 27, 2016
UAS Commencement 2016
This weekend, UAS will award 755 associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees along with occupational endorsements, certificates, and professional licensures.April 19, 2016
Students Safe after Bear Attack on Faculty
Chancellor Rick Caulfield said “I commend the students for their quick action in responding to this situation and appreciate the prompt response from Alaska State Troopers, Haines Police, Temsco Helicopters, and medical staff in Haines, Juneau and Anchorage. Our thoughts are with faculty member Forest Wagner as he recovers from this incident, and we are thankful that all involved are safe.”
January 15, 2016
Sound and Motion Returns January 29th
Spring Arts and Culture Series Kicks off 7th Season with Juneau Symphony Conductor Troy QuinnJanuary 14, 2016