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For èƵ Campaign Demonstrates How Generosity Changes Lives
September 26, 2024
The University of èƵ (UA) celebrates the impact of the For èƵ fundraising campaign on post-secondary education and training in èƵ. 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.
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2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant
August 30, 2024
Fairbanks, AK - University of èƵ Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the University of èƵ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).
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UAF's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
August 15, 2024
The University of èƵ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, UAF professor of voice.
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Tlisa A. Northcutt, CFRE, appointed Interim University of èƵ Foundation President
July 01, 2024
The University of èƵ 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.
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Fourth annual UA Giving Day reaches new heights
March 29, 2024
The University of èƵ 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.
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OPINION: UAA creates opportunity for èƵ 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 èƵ, we have a different story to tell. The University of èƵ Anchorage provides high-quality, affordable education for èƵns.
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Nominations open for 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 21, 2023
The University of èƵ 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 èƵ.
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Dr. Jessica Black receives 2023 Bullock Prize
September 14, 2023
The University of èƵ 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 èƵ community in recognition that a truly great èƵ grows as a result of personal commitments to excellence.
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UAA’s Dr. Berry Awarded the Caven Professorship in Business and Finance
September 01, 2023
The University of èƵ Foundation has awarded Dr. Kevin Berry, University of èƵ Anchorage associate professor of economics, the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance for his work in the economics of sustainability.
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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 èƵ Southeast, is the recipient of the 2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant.
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Slivka Joins UA Foundation as CFO
May 12, 2023
The University of èƵ (UA) Foundation announces the appointment of Alex Slivka as chief financial officer (CFO). He began in his new role on May 1, 2023.
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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 èƵ.
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February 24, 2023
The University of èƵ system wrapped up the most successful UA Giving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.
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We need you to be a giving day champion
January 19, 2023
The èƵ system is gearing up for the third annual UA Giving Day - 49 Hours for èƵ, taking place February 22 - 23.
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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.
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Libby Roderick receives 2022 Bullock Prize
January 13, 2023
The University of èƵ 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.
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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.
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Inspiring a New Generation of Medical Professionals
December 14, 2022
Improving the health of èƵns was a family affair for Grace and Henry Akiyama. The commitment to the health of Juneau and Southeast èƵ residents continues through the Akiyama Family Endowed Scholarship.
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December 14, 2022
Through named endowments, stories about individual èƵns are remembered and retold forever. The Clarence and Verle Kramer Memorial Endowment honors a family who helped shape the state's logging industry.
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Need Named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy
November 15, 2022
Congratulations to Harry Need, CFRE, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services at the University of èƵ Foundation. Today he was named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy by his peers within Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP èƵ Chapter.
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Nominations Open for 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence Page Title
November 11, 2022
The University of èƵ 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 èƵ.
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Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by December 12
November 11, 2022
Scientists within the University of èƵ 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.
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Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities
June 16, 2022
A major, long-time supporter of the University of èƵ system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about èƵ'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.
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May 20, 2022
Annie Maliguine, a master's student in marine biology at the University of èƵ Fairbanks, is the recipient of the 2022 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant.
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In Memory of Arliss Sturgulewski
April 08, 2022
Yesterday the University of èƵ Foundation lost one of its longest-serving board members when Arliss Sturgulewski died in Anchorage at the age of 94. Arliss poured her time, talent and endless energy into many community and leadership roles, but had a particular affinity for higher education and its ability to help advance women and people of color in all areas of life.
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University of èƵ System nears $200 million fundraising goal
March 04, 2022
The University of èƵ System's $200 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to a report shared with the University of èƵ Foundation Board of Directors at its March 2 meeting in Juneau. As of December 2021, more than $175 million in private donations have been contributed by alumni, friends, companies, and private organizations, including 35 gifts of $1 million or more.
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UA Foundation Statement on the Death of Edward B. Rasmuson
January 12, 2022
At the root of philanthropy is a love of humankind, and Ed Rasmuson’s love for his fellow èƵns can be seen throughout the University of èƵ system’s three universities. At UAA, UAF and UAS, the impact of Ed’s philanthropy is widely felt.
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UA Foundation names new board members, officers
January 11, 2022
The University of èƵ Foundation has named two new members to its board of directors, added one new member to its investment committee, and elected a new slate of officers effective January 1.
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September 20, 2021
Grace Berg Schaible, a former èƵ attorney general and one of the University of èƵ’s greatest benefactors, established the fellowship for graduate students whose principal course of study is in subjects taught or researched at the Geophysical Institute. Schaible died in 2017, but the fellowship’s endowment received a $2.2 million gift from her estate in 2018, providing enough of a financial base so that planning for the awarding of fellowships could begin.
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May 19, 2021
The University of èƵ Anchorage (UAA) announced today it received the largest estate gift in the èƵ’s history from the late Caroline “Carrie” E.B. Lewis. A longtime èƵ supporter, Lewis passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, at age 90. Her gift, valued at approximately $15 million, will support two endowments that build educational opportunities for first-generation college students and foster student success initiatives at UAA.