• UAA's Spirit (with the UAA logo), UAS's Spike (with the UAS logo) and UAF's Nook (with the UAF logo) are all pointing to the UA Giving Day logo and the words 2025 THANK YOU. All on a blue background.

    2025 UA Giving Day Celebration

    March 27, 2025

    For 49 hours, the University of èßäÊÓÆµ (UA) community united in an extraordinary show of support for the University of èßäÊÓÆµ Fairbanks, University of èßäÊÓÆµ Anchorage and University of èßäÊÓÆµ Southeast. Because of the generosity of more than 2,500 of UA's alumni and friends, over $1.3 million was raised during UA Giving Day.

  • The UA Giving Day logo is against a blue background with mascots surrounding it - UAF's Nook, UAA's Spirit and UAS's Spike. The text includes: givingday.alaska.edu and #49HoursForèßäÊÓÆµ

    UA Giving Day 2025

    March 20, 2025

    Mark your calendars for the exciting 49-hour University of èßäÊÓÆµ (UA) Giving Day event starting at noon on March 25 and ending at 1 p.m. on March 27. Join us online at givingday.alaska.edu to make a difference.

  • University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role

    January 27, 2025

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation (UA Foundation) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next president and as chief development officer for the University of èßäÊÓÆµ (UA) system. Information about the position and hiring process is available at UA Careers.

  • Now Accepting Proposals for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance

    January 23, 2025

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation is accepting proposals from Jan. 9 - April 4, 2025 for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance (Caven Professorship). Proposals will be accepted from faculty members in business and finance within the UA system. The professorship allows for a UA faculty member to extend and expand UA’s business and finance research and outreach activities throughout èßäÊÓÆµ.

  • Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by January 17, 2025

    December 17, 2024

    Fairbanks, AK - Scientists within the University of èßäÊÓÆµ System (UAF, UAA, UAS), including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant). Applications may be submitted through Friday, January 17, for 2025 field season proposals. The selection committee will make award selections between $15,000 - $30,000 for one or more applicants.

  • A black and white photo of Edith R. Bullock

    Nominations open until Dec. 19, for 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    November 22, 2024

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations through Dec. 19, 2024, for the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of èßäÊÓÆµ.

  • Large check presentation of the AGC gift to UA President Pitney.

    Associated General Contractors makes $200,000 gift to boost University of èßäÊÓÆµ construction workforce education

    November 19, 2024

    The Associated General Contractors of èßäÊÓÆµ (AGC) made a significant, $200,000 gift to the University of èßäÊÓÆµâ€™s (UA) Construction Management Workforce Initiative. University of èßäÊÓÆµ President Pat Pitney accepted the gift at AGC’s annual conference last week.

  • Together Shaping Tomorrow For èßäÊÓÆµ

    For èßäÊÓÆµ Campaign Demonstrates How Generosity Changes Lives

    September 26, 2024

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ (UA) celebrates the impact of the For èßäÊÓÆµ fundraising campaign on post-secondary education and training in èßäÊÓÆµ. Gifts from 21,777 individuals, businesses and foundations over the eight-year campaign have strengthened student experiences and UA’s mission of teaching, research and public service.

  • 2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant

    August 30, 2024

    Fairbanks, AK - University of èßäÊÓÆµ Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).

  • Dr. Jaunelle Celaire

    UAF's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    August 15, 2024

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, UAF professor of voice.

  • Tlisa Northcutt portrait

    Tlisa A. Northcutt, CFRE, appointed Interim University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation President

    July 01, 2024

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Tlisa Northcutt as interim president of the UA Foundation and chief development officer for the UA system, effective July 1, 2024, following the resignation of President Tod A. Burnett.

  • UA Giving Day logo banner with three mascots

    Fourth annual UA Giving Day reaches new heights

    March 29, 2024

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ system just wrapped up the most successful UA Giving Day in its history, capturing over 2,050 supporters in 49 hours and becoming the biggest single fundraising event in UA history, with over $1.3 million in funds raised.

  • OPINION: UAA creates opportunity for èßäÊÓÆµ students -- and the data shows it

    December 13, 2023

    Across the Lower 48, universities are immersed in questions over cost, campus discourse and politics. In èßäÊÓÆµ, we have a different story to tell. The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Anchorage provides high-quality, affordable education for èßäÊÓÆµns.

  • Edith Bullock

    Nominations open for 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    November 21, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of èßäÊÓÆµ.

  • Dr. Jessica Black portrait

    Dr. Jessica Black receives 2023 Bullock Prize

    September 14, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jessica Black. The Bullock Prize is awarded annually to a member of the èßäÊÓÆµ community in recognition that a truly great èßäÊÓÆµ grows as a result of personal commitments to excellence.

  • Dr. Kevin Berry, University of èßäÊÓÆµ Anchorage associate professor of economics.

    UAA’s Dr. Berry Awarded the Caven Professorship in Business and Finance

    September 01, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation has awarded Dr. Kevin Berry, University of èßäÊÓÆµ Anchorage associate professor of economics, the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance for his work in the economics of sustainability.

  • Julie Schram, Ph.D.

    2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant Awarded

    June 20, 2023

    Julie Schram, Ph.D., an assistant professor of animal physiology at University of èßäÊÓÆµ Southeast, is the recipient of the 2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant.

  • Alex Slivka

    Slivka Joins UA Foundation as CFO

    May 12, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ (UA) Foundation announces the appointment of Alex Slivka as chief financial officer (CFO). He began in his new role on May 1, 2023.

  • Rollover Retirement Income and Support UA

    April 17, 2023

    If you are 70.5 or older, the SECURE Act 2.0 provides a new way to use your IRA for lifetime income while supporting the University of èßäÊÓÆµ.

  • Graphic showing three èßäÊÓÆµ mascots and giving day results

    UA Giving Day sets new record

    February 24, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ system wrapped up the most successful UA Giving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.

  • Graphic showing three mascots promoting Giving Day

    We need you to be a giving day champion

    January 19, 2023

    The èßäÊÓÆµ system is gearing up for the third annual UA Giving Day - 49 Hours for èßäÊÓÆµ, taking place February 22 - 23.

  • Graphic element displaying the title of the strategic plan document.

    UA Foundation releases new strategic plan

    January 18, 2023

    The strategic planning process resulted in updated mission, vision and values for the organization, and four strategic priorities to guide the philanthropic efforts of the foundation.

  • Libby Roderick

    Libby Roderick receives 2022 Bullock Prize

    January 13, 2023

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Libby Roderick. Roderick, who has been a UAA staff member since 2006, is the director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative and associate director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence. Roderick received the award Wednesday during the Foundation's board meeting in Fairbanks.

  • UA Foundation Announces New Directors

    December 16, 2022

    Ben Roth, Dave Karp, John Burns, Melissa Reiser and Tammy Kosa will join the board of directors.

  • Alan and Manamaya Gurung-Akiyama with their son Henry.

    Inspiring a New Generation of Medical Professionals

    December 14, 2022

    Improving the health of èßäÊÓÆµns was a family affair for Grace and Henry Akiyama. The commitment to the health of Juneau and Southeast èßäÊÓÆµ residents continues through the Akiyama Family Endowed Scholarship.

  • A photo of the Tongass National Forest

    Love, Logging and Legacy

    December 14, 2022

    Through named endowments, stories about individual èßäÊÓÆµns are remembered and retold forever. The Clarence and Verle Kramer Memorial Endowment honors a family who helped shape the state's logging industry.

  • Photo of Harry Need

    Need Named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy

    November 15, 2022

    Congratulations to Harry Need, CFRE, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services at the University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation. Today he was named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy by his peers within Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP èßäÊÓÆµ Chapter.

  • Photo of Edith Bullock

    Nominations Open for 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence Page Title

    November 11, 2022

    The University of èßäÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of èßäÊÓÆµ.

  • A bluethroat sits atop a shrub in Nome, èßäÊÓÆµ. Photo by Luke DeCicco/USFWS.

    Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by December 12

    November 11, 2022

    Scientists within the University of èßäÊÓÆµ system, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant that is now open for 2023 field season proposals. The application deadline is December 12, 2022. There are two $15,000 awards available.

  • Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities

    June 16, 2022

    A major, long-time supporter of the University of èßäÊÓÆµ system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about èßäÊÓÆµ's economy and fiscal policy, expand business education and build entrepreneurship capacity. Northrim's donation also includes funding to five community campuses where Northrim employees live and work.