With the university's future on the line, President Jim Johnsen encouraged the community to make their voices heard before a special session on July 8.
The University of Alaska has urged people concerned about recent budget cuts to contact their legislators, as they claim the slash in funding could put students' ability to graduate in jeopardy.
Without success in the legislature, the Board of Regents will be asked to declare financial exigency, which could result in students being unable to complete their programs. With the future of the university in the hands of legislators, Johnsen urged the community to get in touch with their representatives and express the transformational benefits of the school.
A protester is seen walking down the stairs of the State Capitol building as teachers from across the state of North Carolina march and protest in Raleigh the state capital on May, 16 2018. On Monday, the University of Alaska urged the community to write to their legislators to voice support for overriding the governor's veto of a budget line item that cut funding for the university.
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