More than $170K raised during Giving Day

Thanks to approximately 500 donors, over $170,000 was raised during the first-ever Giving Day benefiting UAA students and programs. The event was part of a larger UA Giving Day initiative that raised more than $670,000 across the University of Alaska system.

This “49 hours for the 49th state” effort saw a tremendous outpouring of generosity, seeing gifts of all sizes from alumni, students, parents, community partners, new and returning donors and more from across 35 states.

These donations — combined with those from other individuals and matching and challenge donors — will have a lasting impact on the lives of students. Gifts were made to scholarship, program, excellence and research funds in areas ranging from engineering, health, business, arts and sciences, career and technical education, as well as the Consortium Library, ANSEP, our community campuses and athletics.

“Campus might look different this year, but the amazing work of our faculty, staff and students remains as strong as ever,” said UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen. “Giving Day is an opportunity to support that work and help ensure our hometown university continues to grow and thrive."

The year has been a challenging one for many, with UAA’s faculty, staff and students displaying unprecedented resilience during the course of normal academic responsibilities. The support shown by the community during Giving Day reinforces that work and the joy UAA takes in educating Alaska’s future generations.