University of Alaska reports $86.2M in frozen federal grants restored

The University of Alaska says $86.2 million in frozen or delayed federal grants has been restored across 29 awards, leaving the system with no grants currently frozen or delayed. Shelby Beck, the university’s assistant director of federal relations, reported the update to the Board of Regents. She said 32 other grants, with $16.7 million remaining, have been terminated since 2025, while crediting Alaska’s senators with helping resolve delays.