This is a feature series we are calling ྱ&Բ;۴dz&Բ;ԴǷ.” 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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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 University of Alaska is stepping up with an initiative to ensure the state has the workforce it needs.
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September 10, 2024
Positive momentum abounds as the ϲʿapp launches the fall semester. A spring 2024 survey has found that 84% of Alaskans believe ϲʿapppositively impacts the state. The rising tide of confidence in ϲʿappamong 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
ϲʿappis 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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July 09, 2024
President Pat Pitney recently announced the inaugural cohort of the "President's Arctic Professors." This distinguished group will spearhead the ϲʿappArctic 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 University of Alaska 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.