This is a feature series we are calling â€Æྱ»å&²Ô²ú²õ±è;³Û´Ç³Ü&²Ô²ú²õ±è;°²Ô´Ç·É.†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 ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ns.
Did you know?
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March 11, 2025
Explore the hometowns of students from every corner of the state, from Bethel to Barrow.
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February 25, 2025
With careful guidance from advisors, these policies provide a responsible path forward for students facing academic obstacles while maintaining the university's high standards.
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February 11, 2025
One of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s greatest adventurers, Clyde "Slim" Williams, used this now-obscure format in 1955 to record his life's wildest stories--his travels by dog team, his encounters with Indigenous communities, and his advocacy for an ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Highway long before it was built. With more than 16,000 audio recordings, the UAF Oral History Collection captures the voices and stories of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s past. Many of these recordings--including Slim's--are available to explore online.
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Did you know the Seawolf Food Pantry just relaunched in a bigger home with an even bigger mission?
January 21, 2025
The pantry serves UAA students experiencing food insecurity. The new location doubles the pantry's size and creates a more welcoming environment.
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Did you know that 21,777 donors contributed to the For ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ 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 University of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥.
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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 ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s Indigenous peoples. Directed by Kelly Moneymaker, an ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥n 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 ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥. 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 ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s scholarship programs and extends key workforce initiatives.
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September 24, 2024
With ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ poised for new infrastructure projects, the University of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ is stepping up with an initiative to ensure the state has the workforce it needs.