$ 713,875 raised 2,262 Donors
UAA College of Arts and Sciences has raised $ 75,888 from 375 Donors!
UAA College of Arts and Sciences

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The College of Arts and Sciences, the largest academic unit of UAA, is a welcoming and diverse academic community. CAS provides a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. We aim to provide an environment with world class creativity by demonstrating the global reach and local relevance of our education, research, and creative activity.

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UAA Excellence in Arts and Sciences:

Support students of the Arts and Sciences with flexible funding, providing opportunities that go beyond what tuition and state funds cover.



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Your College of Arts and Sciences donation to the funds above may unlock the Challenges below:

A Race to the Finish!
48 minutes ago

Join us for a special final day challenge! All UA Giving Day donors that give today [26th] are automatically entered into a drawing for a $600 mini-grant for any program or scholarship that is listed on the UA Giving Day website.

We've reached our 2,026 donor goal!
6 hours ago

Friends, families, and communities supporting UAA, UAF, and UAS students: Thank you so much for everything you have done to help us reach our goal of 2,026 donors! There are still 18 hours left in UA Giving Day, and we are at 752 of our 1,000 new donor goal! Please continue to share and spread the word about Giving Day to help us reach this.

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UAA Alumni Challenge
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Student retention and recruitment are critical priorities for the University of Alaska. In support of these efforts—and in honor of her child, a graduate of UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy—UA President Pat Pitney will contribute $2,000 to CBPP if 449 UAA alumni make a gift to any UAA fund during UA Giving Day. Every gift helps strengthen pathways for current and future students.
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
To celebrate the efforts of UA Giving Day Champions spreading the word about their favorite programs this UA Giving Day, the 1000th new donor will win a $1000 mini-grant. The mini-grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the winner donated to.
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UAA Planetarium Stellar Challenge
$2,000
UAA Planetarium Stellar Challenge
Inspired by a lifetime of curiosity and generosity, a longtime Planetarium supporter will unlock a $2000 challenge gift once 10 donors give any amount to the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building Planetarium Support fund. Help us reach for the stars and keep wonder shining bright.
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UAA Excellence in English Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in English Challenge
Let’s turn the page for the Department of English! When 15 donors make a gift of any size to the Excellence in English fund, UAA alumnus and CEO of Ouzinkie Native Corporation Dave Stephens will unlock a $1,000 challenge gift. Every contribution helps us support powerful writing, critical thinking, and stories that deserve to be told.
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UAA Seawolf Pep Band Rock & Rally Challenge
$1,000
UAA Seawolf Pep Band Rock & Rally Challenge
Love sports? Love music? This challenge is for you! The UAA Pep Band brings energy, school spirit, and excitement to every game, uniting students who are passionate about athletics and the arts. When 15 donors step up to support the Rock & Rally for the Pep Band fund, thanks to Joe Alston and Lonnie Brooks $1000 will be unlocked to keep the music playing and the Seawolf spirit strong!
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UAA Excellence in Philosophy Faculty Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Philosophy Faculty Challenge
When 10 donors support the Excellence in Philosophy Fund, a $1,000 challenge gift, funded by faculty in the Philosophy department, will be unlocked. Every gift, large or small, helps students question assumptions, sharpen reasoning, and wrestle with ideas that shape how we live and think. Join the conversation and help keep great questions alive.
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Leaderboard
Dollars per Fund: UAA College of Arts and Sciences
Dollars add up when our community comes together. This chart includes donations, challenge awards, matching gifts, and mini-grants.
Rank Fund Raised
1 Excellence in Music $14,412.00
2 Excellence in Geology $10,479.00
3 Excellence in Languages $8,070.00
4 Excellence in Anthropology and Geography $4,683.00
5 Excellence in Art $4,214.00
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UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
$2,500
UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
The most alumni donors to a UAA fund will win a mini-grant from UAA to that fund. The winning fund will be announced following UA Giving Day.
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UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
$1,000
UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
Let's create a powerful reaction for the Department of Chemistry! When 15 donors give any amount to the Excellence in Chemistry fund, Dr. John Kennish, Former chemistry faculty member, dedicated community volunteer, and longstanding supporter of UAA will contribute an additional $1,000. Together, we can generate the kind of energy that fuels experimentation, discovery, and student success.
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UAA It All Adds Up Mathematics Challenge
$1,000
UAA It All Adds Up Mathematics Challenge
Let’s solve this together. When 15 donors give any amount to the Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics fund, Peter House, mathematics alumnus and owner of technology firm Deeptree, Inc, will unlock a $1000 challenge gift. Together, every contribution, large or small, multiplies impact and supports the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
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UAA Donors Per College of Arts and Sciences Fund Leaderboard
The UAA College of Arts and Sciences fund with the most donors will win a $500 mini-grant from UAA. Vote with your donation!
Rank Prize Fund Donors
1 $500 Excellence in Music 86
2 Excellence in Languages 48
3 Excellence in Geology 37
4 Excellence in Theatre and Dance 37
5 Excellence in History 24
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UAA Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge
Alaska’s history, culture, and future are deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge — and you can help ensure that legacy continues. When 10 donors support the Alaska Native Studies Fund, Alex Cleghorn, and retired UAA faculty member, Margritt Engel will partner to donate an additional $1,000 to further enrich programs that celebrate and preserve Alaska Native traditions, languages, justice systems, and perspectives. Every gift matters. Every donor makes a difference. Join the challenge, honor Indigenous knowledge, and help Alaska Native Studies thrive at UAA!
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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the 2026th donor this UA Giving Day will win a grant of $2026. The grant will bolster the donor's donation in a big way! The grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the 2026th donor donated to.
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1 AK 339
2 CA 10
2 IL 10
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