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  • Dr. Jessica Black portrait

    Dr. Jessica Black receives 2023 Bullock Prize

    September 14, 2023

    The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jessica Black. The Bullock Prize is awarded annually to a member of the university community in recognition that a truly great university grows as a result of personal commitments to excellence.

  • Dr. Kevin Berry, University of Alaska Anchorage associate professor of economics.

    UAA’s Dr. Berry Awarded the Caven Professorship in Business and Finance

    September 01, 2023

    The University of Alaska Foundation has awarded Dr. Kevin Berry, University of Alaska Anchorage associate professor of economics, the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance for his work in the economics of sustainability.

  • Julie Schram, Ph.D.

    2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant Awarded

    June 20, 2023

    Julie Schram, Ph.D., an assistant professor of animal physiology at University of Alaska Southeast, is the recipient of the 2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant.

  • Alex Slivka

    Slivka Joins Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation as CFO

    May 12, 2023

    The University of Alaska (UA) Foundation announces the appointment of Alex Slivka as chief financial officer (CFO). He began in his new role on May 1, 2023.

  • Rollover Retirement Income and Support UA

    April 17, 2023

    If you are 70.5 or older, the SECURE Act 2.0 provides a new way to use your IRA for lifetime income while supporting the University of Alaska.

  • Graphic showing three university mascots and giving day results

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day sets new record

    February 24, 2023

    The University of Alaska system wrapped up the most successful Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.

  • Graphic showing three mascots promoting Giving Day

    We need you to be a giving day champion

    January 19, 2023

    The university system is gearing up for the third annual Ï㽶ÊÓƵGiving Day - 49 Hours for Alaska, taking place February 22 - 23.

  • Graphic element displaying the title of the strategic plan document.

    Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation releases new strategic plan

    January 18, 2023

    The strategic planning process resulted in updated mission, vision and values for the organization, and four strategic priorities to guide the philanthropic efforts of the foundation.

  • Libby Roderick

    Libby Roderick receives 2022 Bullock Prize

    January 13, 2023

    The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Libby Roderick. Roderick, who has been a UAA staff member since 2006, is the director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative and associate director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence. Roderick received the award Wednesday during the Foundation's board meeting in Fairbanks.

  • Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation Announces New Directors

    December 16, 2022

    Ben Roth, Dave Karp, John Burns, Melissa Reiser and Tammy Kosa will join the board of directors.