The University of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Fairbanks is a powerhouse in Arctic research, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Native and Indigenous studies, workforce development and academic programs. We reach people across ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and beyond, from helping students through need-based scholarships to addressing complex challenges in the circumpolar North.
We ask you to join us as ²ÝÁñÉçÇø embarks on a new statewide philanthropic campaign—For ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.
²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s campaign kickoff event
The University of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Fairbanks and GCI hosted a virtual event in March 2021 to celebrate the , featuring tech gear giveaways and a tour of the new space in the Wood Center. We also publicly kicked off our philanthropic campaign at this event by celebrating GCI’s $500,000 commitment to supporting the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Esports Center at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. Additional contributors to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Esports Center include the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Alumni Association, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø College of Business and Security Management, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø eCampus and ²ÝÁñÉçÇø chancellor.
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Esports Center is home to the first esports program of its kind in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø ²ÝÁñÉçÇø esports team. At ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, we are modernizing the student experience by providing a state-of-the-art esports facility accompanied by a student-focused and learning-driven co-curricular program. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø esports program will provide opportunities for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students to engage in collaboration, cooperation and competition.
Campaign pillars
At ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, we’re known for innovative ideas and practical approaches. However, these endeavors are not arbitrary. They’re inspired by a vision for the future and guided by our four campaign pillars and ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s six strategic goals.
- Expand the culture of education in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø — increase degree attainment, broad access, student success and educational equity.
- Provide ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s skilled workforce.
- Grow UA’s world-class research by leading research relevant to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and the Arctic.
- Contribute to a more diversified economy by expanding ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s knowledge base.
Philanthropy — including major gifts, annual funds, planned gifts, endowments and sponsorships — makes incredible things possible at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. These gifts help build a diverse community driven by curiosity and intellectual rigor.