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Thursday, November 06, 2025
?? OBBBA – HR, Are You Ready? Legal & Accounting Perspectives Thursday, Nov 20, 2025  Networking: 11:30 AM | Program: 11:45 AM | Speakers: 12:00–2:30 PM BP Energy Center | Anchorage, Alaska The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—signed into law in July 2025—introduces sweeping changes to payroll, benefits, and compliance that will directly affect how HR operates. Join ASHRM for a ...read more
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Friday, October 31, 2025
UAA Appoints Dr. Jay Butler as Dean of the College of Health Renowned public health leader and former CDC deputy director leads UAA’s health education mission   ANCHORAGE, Alaska —The University of Alaska Anchorage is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Butler as the next dean of the College of Health, effective December 28, 2025.   His distinguished career in public health ...read more
Categories: Education
Friday, October 24, 2025
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey ...read more
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