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 Alaskans.
Did you know?
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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 °ÄÃŲʿª½± 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.
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Did you know the °ÄÃŲʿª½± is championing Arctic expertise with its groundbreaking new initiative?
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.
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June 25, 2024
Travis Rector, professor of astrophysics at UAA, merges passion and education through his astrophotography, teaching and authorship. Through his work in and out of the classroom, he is empowering UAA students to explore cosmic frontiers, and fostering a legacy of scientific inquiry and environmental stewardship.
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Did you know UA's cracking the code of the past with a brand-new radiocarbon dating lab?
June 12, 2024
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± Fairbanks (UAF) is set to pioneer advanced isotopic research and innovation with the launch of its first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, thanks to a $3.5 million federal grant secured by Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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May 22, 2024
UAA, UAF, and UAS campuses have been holding commencement ceremonies to honor the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2024. Graduates join the more than 100,000 graduates and former students who make up °ÄÃŲʿª½± alumni.
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"Did You Know UAF's Kuskokwim Campus is Commemorating 50 Years Since Its Inaugural Graduation?"
April 23, 2024
It was 1975 in Bethel, Alaska, and the °ÄÃŲʿª½± Fairbanks (UAF), College of Rural and Community Development's (CRCD) Kuskokwim Campus (KuC), then known as Kuskokwim Community College, put on its first graduation ceremony. Fifty-eight graduates, all wearing caps and gowns, made their way across the stage.
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April 09, 2024
Hannah Bogdan's story shows how interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and experiential learning happening at PWSC are making a difference in real-world environmental challenges.