This is a feature series we are calling 鈥凄颈诲&苍产蝉辫;驰辞耻&苍产蝉辫;碍苍辞飞.鈥 The project is designed to highlight university excellence and points of pride through
storytelling and data. Our goal is to keep university stakeholders informed about
the university's key role in changing lives and shaping the state's economy. These
vignettes and personal stories illustrate the university's many successes and the
vital and profound impact it has on graduates and all Alaskans.
Did you know?
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Did you know that 21,777 donors contributed to the For Alaska philanthropic campaign
December 12, 2024
There is a powerful collective story in the eight-year campaign - the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of the 探花精选.
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November 26, 2024
"Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life" is a compelling documentary that delves into the climate crisis through the perspectives of Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Directed by Kelly Moneymaker, an Alaskan Creative Media Producer with deep roots in Fairbanks, the film showcases how Indigenous communities blend ancestral knowledge with modern science to adapt to environmental changes.
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November 12, 2024
Since the late 1980s, UAF researchers have uncovered unique adaptations in the squirrels that could influence advances in human health and even space exploration.
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October 24, 2024
KPC has grown from offering a handful of courses in 1964 to becoming a key player in workforce development and higher education in Alaska. This fall, the college is serving more than 2,500 students -- an 11.2% increase from last year.
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October 08, 2024
HB148 is new legislation signed by Governor Dunleavy in 2024 that significantly expands Alaska's scholarship programs and extends key workforce initiatives.
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September 24, 2024
With Alaska poised for new infrastructure projects, the 探花精选 is stepping up with an initiative to ensure the state has the workforce it needs.
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Did you know Alaskans overwhelmingly believe that UA has a positive impact on the state and economy?
September 10, 2024
Positive momentum abounds as the 探花精选 launches the fall semester. A spring 2024 survey has found that 84% of Alaskans believe UA positively impacts the state. The rising tide of confidence in UA among Alaskans is a cause for optimism.
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August 27, 2024
With a 15-year history of developing educational leaders across the state, the EDLD program at UAS has a robust mission of building careers centered around Alaska's needs.
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Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?
August 14, 2024
UA is collaborating with Extreme Habitat Institute (X-Hab 3D), Penn State, and other key partners to explore how 3D printing technology can be used to create durable, affordable housing tailored to Alaskans' unique needs.
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July 23, 2024
The Alaska Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the Alaska Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Rural Program by enhancing its ability to introduce and develop new tools, training, and opportunities tailored to the needs of rural Alaska and Alaska Native-owned businesses.