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Announcing the 2025 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant Recipients

June 04, 2025

Jess McLaughlin and Sam Simon have each been selected to receive Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant) funding, furthering information that is of value in the management of bird species in Alaska.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation names Tlisa Northcutt for primary leadership role

May 16, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) Foundation Board of Directors and Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pat Pitney are pleased to announce that Tlisa Northcutt has been selected to serve in the dual-role of Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation president and chief development officer for the Â鶹´«Ã½ system.

2025 Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day Celebration

March 27, 2025

For 49 hours, the Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) community united in an extraordinary show of support for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks, Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage and Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast. Because of the generosity of more than 2,500 of Â鶹´«Ã½'s alumni and friends, over $1.3 million was raised during Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day 2025

March 20, 2025

Mark your calendars for the exciting 49-hour Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) Giving Day event starting at noon on March 25 and ending at 1 p.m. on March 27. Join us online at givingday.alaska.edu to make a difference.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role

January 27, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation (Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next president and as chief development officer for the Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) system. Information about the position and hiring process is available at Â鶹´«Ã½ Careers.

Now Accepting Proposals for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance

January 23, 2025

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is accepting proposals from Jan. 9 - April 4, 2025 for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance (Caven Professorship). Proposals will be accepted from faculty members in business and finance within the Â鶹´«Ã½ system. The professorship allows for a Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty member to extend and expand Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s business and finance research and outreach activities throughout Alaska.

Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by January 17, 2025

December 17, 2024

Fairbanks, AK - Scientists within the Â鶹´«Ã½ System (Â鶹´«Ã½F, Â鶹´«Ã½A, Â鶹´«Ã½S), including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant). Applications may be submitted through Friday, January 17, for 2025 field season proposals. The selection committee will make award selections between $15,000 - $30,000 for one or more applicants.

Nominations open until Dec. 19, for 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

November 22, 2024

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations through Dec. 19, 2024, for the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the Â鶹´«Ã½.

Associated General Contractors makes $200,000 gift to boost Â鶹´«Ã½ construction workforce education

November 19, 2024

The Associated General Contractors of Alaska (AGC) made a significant, $200,000 gift to the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s (Â鶹´«Ã½) Construction Management Workforce Initiative. Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pat Pitney accepted the gift at AGC’s annual conference last week.

For Alaska Campaign Demonstrates How Generosity Changes Lives

September 26, 2024

The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) celebrates the impact of the For Alaska fundraising campaign on post-secondary education and training in Alaska. Gifts from 21,777 individuals, businesses and foundations over the eight-year campaign have strengthened student experiences and Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s mission of teaching, research and public service.

2024 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant

August 30, 2024

Fairbanks, AK - Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks Research Professional Stephanie Crawford is the 2024 recipient of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).

Â鶹´«Ã½F's Dr. Jaunelle Celaire receives the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

August 15, 2024

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Dr. Jaunelle Celaire, Â鶹´«Ã½F professor of voice.

Tlisa A. Northcutt, CFRE, appointed Interim Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation President

July 01, 2024

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Tlisa Northcutt as interim president of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation and chief development officer for the Â鶹´«Ã½ system, effective July 1, 2024, following the resignation of President Tod A. Burnett.

Fourth annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day reaches new heights

March 29, 2024

The Â鶹´«Ã½ system just wrapped up the most successful Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day in its history, capturing over 2,050 supporters in 49 hours and becoming the biggest single fundraising event in Â鶹´«Ã½ history, with over $1.3 million in funds raised.

OPINION: Â鶹´«Ã½A creates opportunity for Alaska students -- and the data shows it

December 13, 2023

Across the Lower 48, universities are immersed in questions over cost, campus discourse and politics. In Alaska, we have a different story to tell. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage provides high-quality, affordable education for Alaskans.

Nominations open for 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

November 21, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the Â鶹´«Ã½.

Dr. Jessica Black receives 2023 Bullock Prize

September 14, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.

Â鶹´«Ã½A’s Dr. Berry Awarded the Caven Professorship in Business and Finance

September 01, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation has awarded Dr. Kevin Berry, Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage associate professor of economics, the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance for his work in the economics of sustainability.

2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant Awarded

June 20, 2023

Julie Schram, Ph.D., an assistant professor of animal physiology at Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast, is the recipient of the 2023 Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant.

Slivka Joins Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation as CFO

May 12, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) 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 Â鶹´«Ã½

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 Â鶹´«Ã½.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day sets new record

February 24, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ system wrapped up the most successful Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day in its history, raising over $1.3 million in 49 hours.

We need you to be a giving day champion

January 19, 2023

The university system is gearing up for the third annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day - 49 Hours for Alaska, taking place February 22 - 23.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation 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 receives 2022 Bullock Prize

January 13, 2023

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Libby Roderick. Roderick, who has been a Â鶹´«Ã½A 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.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Announces New Directors

December 16, 2022

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

Inspiring a New Generation of Medical Professionals

December 14, 2022

Improving the health of Alaskans was a family affair for Grace and Henry Akiyama. The commitment to the health of Juneau and Southeast Alaska residents continues through the Akiyama Family Endowed Scholarship.

Love, Logging and Legacy

December 14, 2022

Through named endowments, stories about individual Alaskans are remembered and retold forever. The Clarence and Verle Kramer Memorial Endowment honors a family who helped shape the state's logging industry.

Need Named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy

November 15, 2022

Congratulations to Harry Need, CFRE, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation. Today he was named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy by his peers within Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP Alaska Chapter.

Nominations Open for 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence Page Title

November 11, 2022

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the Â鶹´«Ã½.