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 the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Arctic Leadership Initiative and contribute to Â鶹´«Ã½'s mission of enhancing Arctic research and leadership.
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June 25, 2024
Travis Rector, professor of astrophysics at Â鶹´«Ã½A, merges passion and education through his astrophotography, teaching and authorship. Through his work in and out of the classroom, he is empowering Â鶹´«Ã½A students to explore cosmic frontiers, and fostering a legacy of scientific inquiry and environmental stewardship.
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Did you know Â鶹´«Ã½'s cracking the code of the past with a brand-new radiocarbon dating lab?
June 12, 2024
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks (Â鶹´«Ã½F) 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
Â鶹´«Ã½A, Â鶹´«Ã½F, and Â鶹´«Ã½S 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni.
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April 23, 2024
It was 1975 in Bethel, Alaska, and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks (Â鶹´«Ã½F), 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.
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March 26, 2024
Tayler Tanginiq Higgins, a 20-year-old Indigenous youth advocate at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage, has been honored as a Champion for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. This prestigious recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at amplifying the impactful work of young Indigenous leaders across the United States.
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March 12, 2024
Scholarships are essential to many students' academic journeys. Last year, the Â鶹´«Ã½ System awarded $4.19 million in scholarships to nearly 1,900 students through approximately 2,200 awards.
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February 27, 2024
Alaska's healthcare landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with projections indicating a noteworthy 14.3% growth in healthcare jobs from 2020 to 2030--surpassing all other sectors. In this evolving landscape, the Â鶹´«Ã½ is a pivotal player, offering essential and unique healthcare programs that cater to the state's growing needs.
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January 24, 2024
Alaskan grads could receive up to $6.8M more in Pell Grants if more students completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. As many as 65% of the Class of 2022 skipped filing a FAFSA, leaving vital financial aid untapped.