New Academic and Administrative Leaders at UAA Campuses
UAA started the fall semester with several new leaders named to academic and administrative positions at Anchorage, Kenai, and Kodiak campuses.
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AOGA Announces 2026 Industry Award Winners
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association announced the individuals and companies honored with its 2026 Industry Awards at this week’s annual conference.
$410M Federal Grants for Ferry System Upgrades
Federal grants include $153.4 million to replace M/V LeConte, funds to develop a new Juneau ferry terminal, and cash for operations.
$10M Rebuild of Borealis Theatre at Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair is rebuilding the Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds in Palmer to increase audience capacity and improve facilities for visiting concert acts.
Alaska Employment: Unemployment Rate Down in July, Total Jobs Also Down
Job growth in July was negative due to government sector cuts, even as 4.3 percent unemployment was the lowest Alaska has seen in a long time.
Juneau City Hall Transforming into Sealaska Heritage Institute ‘Crown Jewel’
Juneau Assembly approves $1.5 million sale of City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, to demolish and replace with an arts building.
MTA Finds New CFO at Providence
Rebecca “Becky” Rudd has been named as MTA’s new CFO and is working alongside retiring CFO Laurie Browning to support a smooth transition.
Marketing and HR Professionals Join R&M Consultants’ Business Services Department
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie join R&M Consultants as Proposal Manager and Human Resources Generalist, respectively.
Rasmuson Foundation Names Director of Grants Management
Rasmuson Foundation named Elizabeth Dickinson, previously from Catholic Social Services, as Director of Grants Management.
$2.3M in Federal Grants for Seward Shipyard Operators
The US Maritime Administration awarded grants to JAG Alaska and Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire new equipment for their Seward shipyard operations.