Jim Johnsen

Even as we work through these dark hours, we continue to model what our university will look like after this pandemic has passed.

We will weather these unprecedented times, using all tools available to do what’s right for our university and our people.

The board will need to assess whether preserving the current structure is worth the cost to students and academic programs.

We simply cannot manage a major cut without significantly impacting students and communities.

We are the state’s largest source of a skilled workforce, from nurses, accountants and engineers to educators and project managers.

With a strong commitment to education, Alaskans will vote with their feet and stay in the state,

Economic, political and social health all improve with an educated populace; that can't happen with a diminished university.

There was a time in Alaska when leadership was seized by those who had inexhaustible enthusiasm and strong motivation to address the challenges faced by our state. Today, our leaders face demands – financial, social and educational – that are daunting. Now, more than ever, is the time for Alaskans to step up and join … Continue reading University of Alaska will blaze a good trail through hard times

OPINION: Wisdom demands long-range, steady investment in the University of Alaska.

OPINION: Even in hard times, the university system is one of wisest investments Alaska can make.

OPINION: Don't scrap the More Alaska Production Act. We need to provide oil companies a stable tax regime, and we need time to see if the incentives in SB 21 are working.

The Alaska Legislature is to be commended for passing a bill this past session that will provide positive and long-lasting benefits to our state.