The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks is a powerhouse in Arctic research, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Native and Indigenous studies, workforce development and academic programs. We reach people across ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and beyond, from helping students through need-based scholarships to addressing complex challenges in the circumpolar North.
We ask you to join us as ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ embarks on a new statewide philanthropic campaign—For ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ.
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s campaign kickoff event
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 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 ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Esports Center at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ. Additional contributors to the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Esports Center include the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Alumni Association, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ College of Business and Security Management, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ eCampus and ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ chancellor.
The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Esports Center is home to the first esports program of its kind in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ esports team. At ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, 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 ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ esports program will provide opportunities for ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ students to engage in collaboration, cooperation and competition.
Campaign pillars
At ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, 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 ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s six strategic goals.
- Expand the culture of education in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ — increase degree attainment, broad access, student success and educational equity.
- Provide ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s skilled workforce.
- Grow UA’s world-class research by leading research relevant to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and the Arctic.
- Contribute to a more diversified economy by expanding ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s knowledge base.
Philanthropy — including major gifts, annual funds, planned gifts, endowments and sponsorships — makes incredible things possible at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ. These gifts help build a diverse community driven by curiosity and intellectual rigor.