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 30, 2023
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hartman, a graduate of the UAF Community and Technical College's Culinary Arts program, has an opportunity to represent the western region on the hit series featuring Gordon Ramsey, "MasterChef: United Tastes of America."
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Did you Know that more than 2,500 UA students are expected to receive diplomas this spring?
May 23, 2023
Since the beginning of May, UAA, UAF, and UAS campuses have been holding commencement ceremonies to honor the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2023. Between the three universities and their community campuses, 2,549 students have applied for graduation this spring.
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April 12, 2023
Easily browse current job postings in the state, access labor market and wage data, learn about workforce education or training opportunities available through the University of Alaska system, and find out what education or training is necessary for various careers.
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March 21, 2023
The Alaska's Changing Arctic reports provide Alaskans with accessible, concise and comprehensive information about relevant Arctic issues.
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March 02, 2023
From carpentry to surveying, heavy duty equipment to welding, and civil engineering to project and construction management, these programs range from short-term certificates to four-year degrees and beyond, and all are designed with industry input to provide the skills needed for employment or career advancement.
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January 18, 2023
The new law signed by President Biden in late December creates an avenue for the university to gain around 360,000 acres of land. We are encouraged that being a land grant university without all its land is finally coming to an end.
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December 07, 2022
The Alaska-themed "Day in the Life" TikTok ad campaign, is a collaboration between UA and the Alaska Travel Industry Association with support from Alaska Airlines that aims to attract more students and workers to the state. The campaign highlights a typical day in the life of two students, as well as two alums of the UA system who now work in the Alaska travel industry.
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November 12, 2022
That foundation is our springboard for the next 100 years of Arctic leadership. Our leadership within the circumpolar Arctic is important not only to guiding policy, planning and infrastructure development, but also because we are nurturing and educating future leaders for our state.
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November 02, 2022
The awards exemplify how alumni from accredited education programs at UAS, UAF, and UAA carry their love of learning into the world and apply it to teaching.
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October 11, 2022
The Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program empowers UA students to study and be a part of the legislative process in Juneau. The program draws students from all three universities and many majors to Alaska's Capitol during the legislative session to work as full-time interns, while completing a rigorous academic program.