The Northern Light interviewed a UAA employee who worked closely with Native Student Services — or NSS. The source asked to remain anonymous due to fear of backlash from students and administrators.

On April 2, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing to address bills and consider appointees for the University of ...

The Northern Light interviewed UAA writing professor Toby Widdicombe about the assessment and removal of DEI-related language ...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and the Nations Law Group filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of ...

As USUAA’s election approaches, The Northern Light reached out to interview candidates running for different positions. Candidates were asked a series of questions, and the answers were turned into ...

UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell faced questions from UAA’s student government, known as USUAA, at their meeting on Friday, Feb. 28. USUAA asked Parnell about the recent changes to university policy ...

University of Alaska Board of Regents passed a motion to assess DEI language across the UA System on Feb. 21. In the following weeks, many members of the public have hosted forums to discuss the ...

Universities across the U.S. have started assessing, eliminating or advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision to remove language and practices involving DEI stems from a “Dear ...

Native Student Services, or NSS, is located in Rasmuson Hall Room 108. According to its website, NSS is a place where ...

Stand Up Alaska organized a protest on April 19 coinciding with nationwide protests. Stand Up Alaska is a nonprofit ...

Students created a pro-Palestine club at UAA called Anchorage Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Organizers said the club’s main purpose is community education and advocacy for Palestine.