The University of Alaska Statewide Office of University Relations is responsible for procuring state and federal funding and support for the entire University and is the primary contact between the University, the legislature and the governor. This office is also responsible for action on legislation that impacts the University. Statewide University Relations facilitates external and internal relations and communications for the entire University. The Statewide Office of University Relations works very closely with the University President, the Board of Regents, the Chancellors and campuses, the legislature, the governor and the public, and coordinates internal and external advocacy efforts to promote support of University issues.

The Statewide Office of Government Relations, Federal Relations, Community Relations, Public Affairs, Development, and Corporate Programs are all under the direction of University Relations Vice President Wendy Redman, who has been the university system's chief advocate in Juneau since 1980.

The office is located in the Butrovich Building on the UAF campus and also maintains an office in Juneau near the state capitol building during the legislative session (January - May).