Finance upgrades now available in UAOnline

January 10, 2025

As part of ongoing Banner 9 enhancements, new finance functionality is now live in UAOnline. This update introduces a streamlined, user-friendly way to access and manage real-time financial information directly from the upgraded finance section.

University System Office launches new process improvement initiative

January 10, 2025

The University has partnered with Professional Growth Systems and this initiative aims to enhance our operational efficiency and service delivery, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.

"The wisdom of late bloomers in education" by Lael Oldmixon

January 10, 2025

The pursuit of education is often seen as a youthful endeavor, bustling with fresh high school graduates eager to carve out their paths. At the University of Alaska, nearly half of the student body is over the age of 25. This shift reveals a new truth: education knows no age. In Alaska, the state's 529 education savings plan isn't just for children, but a helpful tool for adults navigating their academic aspirations alongside careers and family duties.

Did you know that 21,777 donors contributed to the For Alaska philanthropic campaign

December 11, 2024

There is a powerful collective story in the eight-year campaign - the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of the University of Alaska.

Did you know "Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life," a documentary featuring University of Alaska researchers, premiered at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference?

November 26, 2024

"Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life" is a compelling documentary that delves into the climate crisis through the perspectives of Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Directed by Kelly Moneymaker, an Alaskan Creative Media Producer with deep roots in Fairbanks, the film showcases how Indigenous communities blend ancestral knowledge with modern science to adapt to environmental changes.

Did you know that for 30+ years, UAF has been at the forefront of studying how Arctic ground squirrels endure Alaska's brutal winters?

November 12, 2024

Since the late 1980s, UAF researchers have uncovered unique adaptations in the squirrels that could influence advances in human health and even space exploration.