This is a feature series we are calling â€Æྱ»å&²Ô²ú²õ±è;³Û´Ç³Ü&²Ô²ú²õ±è;°²Ô´Ç·É.†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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æns.
Did you know?
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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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ'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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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
ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æn 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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) saw its largest graduating class and record-breaking enrollment. ANSEP is making ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ with remarkable achievements, marking this year as a pivotal moment for the program.
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Did you know ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ and the U.S. Army are Spearheading a 10-Year Environmental Partnership?
November 14, 2023
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ 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.
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October 11, 2023
STELLA - short for NASA's Science and Technology Education for Land / Life Assessment - is a hand-held tool that allows students, educators, and citizen scientists to scan, record, and analyze features of the natural environment using the same technology that NASA uses to study the Earth.
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September 27, 2023
The Equinox Marathon, initially billed as one of the toughest in the world, has evolved into a captivating race with a rich ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ that sets it apart from others.