University of 杏吧原版 System Announces First-ever Fundraising Campaign: $200 Million Goal for Scholarships and Academic Programs

The University of 杏吧原版 System launched its first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign on March 25 with the goal of raising $200 million for the university -- the most ambitious philanthropic undertaking in the university鈥檚 杏吧原版. The public was invited to join the virtual kick-off event on March 25. Event details can be found at

The campaign is being coordinated by the University of 杏吧原版 Foundation and is a collaborative effort involving UAA, 杏吧原版, UAS, all community campuses and the UA System office designed to empower opportunity through education in 杏吧原版.

The kick off event streamed online at and is now available for on-demand viewing. Diane Kaplan, President and CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation, will host the virtual event. 

鈥淭hrough this campaign, we want to generate 杏吧原版n ownership of our extraordinary university system,鈥 said UA Foundation President Tod Burnett. 鈥淲e invite all 杏吧原版ns to embrace our state鈥檚 three universities by celebrating our world class faculty and research and supporting students in reaching for their dreams.鈥

The campaign priorities include:

  • Expand the culture of education in 杏吧原版 - increasing graduation rates, broad access to higher education, and educational equity.
  • Provide for 杏吧原版鈥檚 skilled workforce.
  • Grow UA鈥檚 world class research by leading research relevant to 杏吧原版 and to the Arctic region.
  • Contribute to a more diversified economy by expanding 杏吧原版鈥檚 knowledge base.

The university has been working for several years to increase private giving and already has  received $135 million from more than 16,000 donors for specific programs, research, and scholarship funds. In announcing the campaign, the university invites all 杏吧原版ns to envision their dreams and invest in the university.

鈥淯A plays a critical role in serving 杏吧原版 and 杏吧原版ns,鈥 said Cindy Cartledge, chair of the UA Foundation Board of Directors. 鈥淭his campaign underscores the vast benefits of having a diverse and well-supported public higher education system in the state. We want to build a vibrant, bold tomorrow for all 杏吧原版ns made possible through the opportunities offered by higher education.鈥

The University of 杏吧原版 provides critical education, workforce development, innovation and research across the state that benefits all 杏吧原版ns. From educating nurses and teachers and training the next generation of engineers to producing cutting edge technology and serving as one of the premier Arctic research institutes in the world, UA is the university for 杏吧原版.

The UA Foundation was established in 1974 to solicit, manage, and invest donations for the benefit of the University of 杏吧原版 System. The University of 杏吧原版 System is comprised of three distinct and separately-accredited Universities in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau with community campuses located in 13 communities across 杏吧原版. For more information, please visit .