This is a feature series we are calling “Did You Know.” 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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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 University of Alaska 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 University of Alaska 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.
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March 26, 2024
Tayler Tanginiq Higgins, a 20-year-old Indigenous youth advocate at the University of Alaska 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 UA 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 University of Alaska 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.
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Did You Know Seismometers are Helping to Decode the Aurora's Secrets?
December 12, 2023
Earthquakes and the Aurora Borealis might seem like distant phenomena, but recent research from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the U.S. Geological Survey reveals an unexpected connection between these two natural wonders.
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Did you know ANSEP Ruled 2023 with Unprecedented Numbers and a Landmark Graduation?
November 28, 2023
In 2023, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) saw its largest graduating class and record-breaking enrollment. ANSEP is making history with remarkable achievements, marking this year as a pivotal moment for the program.
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Did you know UAF and the U.S. Army are Spearheading a 10-Year Environmental Partnership?
November 14, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will provide environmental services to Fort Wainwright. Services range from surveys of threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and archaeological sites, to natural resource management and water and air quality compliance.