UA leadership hosts town hall at UAF campus

Nov 5 Written by The Sun Star By Louis Seymour University of Alaska leaders addressed student concerns surrounding tuition costs, artificial intelligence and diversity programs during a systemwide town hall at Davis Concert Hall on Oct. 27.The discussion included UAF Chancellor Russ Vander Lugt, UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer and UA President Matthew Cooper. Questions from students and community members were presented by Nickole Conley, who served as the discussion's moderator. Topics ranged from the university's AI policies to concerns over support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with each leader sharing plans and initiatives for the upcoming year.Tuition and student costs featured prominently throughout the discussion, with President Cooper emphasizing a commitment to transparency.

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