Did you know that Prince William Sound College (PWSC) and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve partner to offer an internship program that helps students and the community?

May 04, 2022

Every summer, a PWSC Outdoor Leadership student has the opportunity to work closely with park staff to learn about park planning, interpretation of law and policy, and basic land management principles.

Did you know all three of our universities have been recognized as Military Friendly Schools?

April 19, 2022

Viqtory, a military marketing company that connects veterans to education and employment opportunities, recently designated our three universities as a Military Friendly® School striving to succeed in the areas that matter most to veterans - making the transition from the military to school and, ultimately, to satisfying careers in the civilian workforce.

Did you know that the University of Alaska is home to one of the highest ranked 529 education savings plans in the country and that it just launched a very generous incentive program?

April 05, 2022

For more than 20 years, Alaska 529 has made it easy to save for education in Alaska and study anywhere.

Did you know that people often fall in love with, or at, their respective universities?

March 29, 2022

In an effort to share the sentiments that people have for their alma mater, the University of Alaska Fairbanks recently launched a project to solicit and collect specific student and alum stories through a project called "Show Your Love."

Did you know that Lucy's, UAA's student-run restaurant, is one of Anchorage's best fine dining restaurants?

March 22, 2022

Lucy's is the product of three lab classes offered through UAA's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration program operated both simultaneously and collaboratively to provide real-life, hands-on culinary experience.

Did you know that the University of Alaska System is taking steps to operate more cost effectively, with each of our universities implementing ways to lower energy bills and increase efficiency?

March 11, 2022

Our top notch universities provide ideal green energy opportunities for its buildings and classrooms including solar power and other renewable energy innovations to bring down costs and improve efficiency.

Did you know that last year more than 1,550 students pursuing education across the University of Alaska System benefited from a scholarship administered by the UA Foundation?

March 09, 2022

In 2021, $3.6 million was awarded to help make students' dreams of attending college a reality. Whatever a student's circumstance or passion, there's likely a scholarship to help meet a student's educational goals from technical certificates through graduate coursework.

Did you know that the University of Alaska Fairbanks has one of the top drone research programs in the country?

February 25, 2022

This presentation highlights research efforts underway at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft System Integration, also known as ACUASI. The program has taken advantage of Alaska's unique environment and, working with partners, is developing and testing drones for use in Alaska and across the U.S.

Did you know that as part of the University of Alaska's efforts to develop Alaska's blue [ocean] economy, the university system will host a major mariculture symposium in Juneau to include researchers, policy makers and industry members?

January 20, 2022

The goal of the Mariculture for Alaska's Future, April 12-14, conference is to support continued development of what many believe can be a $100 million industry in Alaska in the coming years.

Did you know that the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute has partnered with the United States Department of Defense to provide global nuclear monitoring and detection support?

December 10, 2021

The Geophysical Detection of Nuclear Proliferation project is housed within the University Affiliated Research Center established by DOD to detect, locate, characterize and assess the threat potential of nuclear activities worldwide.