This is a feature series we are calling ྱ&Բ;۴dz&Բ;ԴǷ.” The project is designed to highlight è excellence and points of pride through
storytelling and data. Our goal is to keep è stakeholders informed about
the è's key role in changing lives and shaping the state's economy. These
vignettes and personal stories illustrate the è's many successes and the
vital and profound impact it has on graduates and all èns.
Did you know?
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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 è's Indigenous peoples. Directed by Kelly Moneymaker, an èn 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 è. 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 è's scholarship programs and extends key workforce initiatives.
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September 24, 2024
With è poised for new infrastructure projects, the University of è is stepping up with an initiative to ensure the state has the workforce it needs.
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Did you know èns overwhelmingly believe that UA has a positive impact on the state and economy?
September 10, 2024
Positive momentum abounds as the University of è System launches the fall semester. A spring 2024 survey has found that 84% of èns believe UA positively impacts the state. The rising tide of confidence in UA among èns 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 è's needs.
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Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in è?
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 èns' unique needs.
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July 23, 2024
The è Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the è 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 è and è Native-owned businesses.
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July 09, 2024
President Pat Pitney recently announced the inaugural cohort of the "President's Arctic Professors." This distinguished group will spearhead the UA Arctic Leadership Initiative and contribute to UA's mission of enhancing Arctic research and leadership.