The future of the University of Alaska

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen. (Photo by Lori Neufeld/KUAC)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen. (Photo by Lori Neufeld/KUAC)

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen was direct in his recent comments about budget cuts the university system is facing.

“We face terrible challenges, horrible challenges, tough challenges,” Johnsen said at the recent State of the University address.

What does this mean for the future of higher education in Alaska?

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Lori Townsend

Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.

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