UAA College of Arts and Sciences
Greetings!
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.
Click on the funds below to add to your UA Giving Day cart:
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.
Other UAA College of Arts & Sciences priorities:
ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building Planetarium Support, Excellence in Alaska Native Studies, Excellence in Anthropology and Geography, Excellence in Art, Excellence in Biology, Excellence in Chemistry, Excellence in English, Excellence in Geology, Excellence in History, Excellence in Journalism and Public Communications, Excellence in Languages, Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics, Excellence in Music, Excellence in Philosophy, Excellence in Physics and Astronomy, Excellence in Political Science, Excellence in Psychology, Excellence in Theatre and Dance, Model UN Program Support, Seawolf Pep Band Excellence, and the Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Endowment
Increase the impact of your gift!
Your College of Arts and Sciences donation to the funds above may unlock the Challenges below:
A Race to the Finish!
Mar 26, 2026
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!
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Leaderboard
UAA First Hour Power Hour Leaderboard
Number of donors per UAA fund in the first hour of UA Giving Day
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 126 |
| 2 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 57 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 32 | |
| 4 | Milers Legacy CrossCountry/Track & Field Scholarship Spendable | 32 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 31 |
Ended
$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.
Completed
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
749 / 749 Donors
Completed
Match
UAA Let's Rock This Matching Gift
Donors ROCK! Thanks to your generosity, a $2,000 match from Ric Wilson was unlocked for the Excellence in Geology fund and doubled the impact of your donation!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
UAA Journalism and Public Communications Challenge
Because of donors like you, the MSI Communications $1,000 challenge gift has been unlocked in support of the Excellence in Journalism and Public Communications fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping create meaningful opportunity!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Anthropology and Geography Challenge
Thank you! The Excellence in Anthropology and Geography Challenge has been unlocked and Dr. Stephen Langdon will donate $1,000. Because of you, future anthropologists and geographers will have the resources they need to explore, discover, and make an impact. Thank you for being part of this journey!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1,500
UAA History in the Making Challenge
Because of donors like YOU, the $1500 gift from Jim Blasingame has been unlocked for the Excellence in History fund. Thank you for honoring the past while investing in the future!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA It All Adds Up Mathematics Challenge
It all adds up! Thanks to YOU, the $1000 challenge gift from Deeptree, Inc and Peter House was unlocked! Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping to create meaningful opportunity!
Completed
$2,000
UAA Music to My Ears Challenge
Finale! The symphony of generous donors has unlocked the $2000 challenge gift from Stephanie and Tobias Erickson in support of the Excellence in Music fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping to create harmonious opportunities!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,500
UA Launch Power Hour
The UA Foundation Board of Directors thanks the first-hour donors who have set UA Giving Day on a great foot. UA Foundation Board has made their $5,500 donation to UA General Scholarship. Keep spreading the word about UA Giving Day to make UA Giving Day a success!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$2,500
UAA Speak up for Languages Challenge
Merci, gracias, arigato, and danke to all our donors! Together you unlocked a $2500 gift from the Senior Vice Provost in support of the Excellence in Languages fund. Ole!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in English Challenge
Thanks to YOU, the $1000 challenge gift from Dave Stephens in support of the Excellence in English fund was unlocked! Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping to write the next chapter!
Completed
$1,000
UAA Seawolf Pep Band Rock & Rally Challenge
Thank you for rocking and rallying, spirited donors! The $1000 challenge gift from Joe Alston and Lonnie Brooks for the Seawolf Pep Band has been unlocked. Your support helps to keep the music playing and the Seawolf spirit strong!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Psychology Challenge
Challenge met, mind officially blown! Thank you to all of our Psychology donors for unlocking Gloria Eldridge's Excellence in Psychology Challenge. Your generosity is powering curiosity and supporting the next generation of UAA psychology students.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Philosophy Faculty Challenge
It's self-evident: our donors are great! Thanks to you the $1,000 Excellence in Philosophy Challenge has been unlocked. Thank you for supporting UAA Philosophy and the power of big ideas.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Thank you to the 449 UAA Alumni donors and to UA President Pat Pitney for helping us unlock $2,000 to support students in UAA's College of Business and Public Policy!
449 / 449 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thank you, Mary K. Hughes and the John C. Hughes Foundation, and to our generous UA Giving Day donors. $5,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship for education students systemwide. Because of you, future educators across Alaskawill receive the support they need to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
1 / 1 Donors
Completed
$6,000
UAA Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Challenge
Thanks to you, the Seawolf Debate Challenge has been unlocked—adding a total of $12,000 (and growing) to the balance of the Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Endowment! Your generosity helps provide the resources and opportunities they need to compete, lead, and excel on a global stage. Additional donations can help unlock additional matches & challenges. We are incredibly grateful for your support in keeping the Seawolf Debate tradition strong!
$6,000 / $6,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
You were the catalyst, the reaction is complete! A $1,000 challenge gift from Dr. John Kennish has been unlocked for the Excellence in Chemistry fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping create meaningful opportunity!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UAA ConocoPhillips Alaska Geology Challenge
Success! Thanks to YOU, the ConocoPhillips Alaska $5,000 challenge gift has been unlocked in support of the Excellence in Geology fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping them to ROCK!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$2,000
UAA Planetarium Stellar Challenge
Because of donors like you, the $2,000 challenge gift from a generous anonymous donor has been unlocked in support of the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building Planetarium Support fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping to illuminate the stars of tomorrow!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Arts & Sciences Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thanks to YOU and the generous $1000 gift from Carla Beam, UAA College of Arts & Sciences will continue its legacy of providing top tier excellence in the arts & sciences.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Biology Challenge
Thanks to donors like YOU, we can all see clearly and be part of the solution! The $1000 challenge gift from Ashley Kettler and Summit Eye Care was successfully unlocked for the Excellence in Biology fund.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Model UN Challenge
Thank you for supporting UAA’s Model United Nations Program, directly empowering students to become engaged, informed leaders who bring global perspectives back to our campus and community!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,500
UAA Take a Bow Theater and Dance Challenge
Bravo! With your help, the UAA Take a Bow Theater and Dance Challenge is complete, unlocking a $2,500 challenge gift for the Excellence in Theatre and Dance Fund. Your support gives UAA students the opportunity to learn, create, and shine on stage.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
UAA Donors Per College of Arts and Sciences Fund Leaderboard
Number of donors that gave to each fund for UA Giving Day
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Excellence in Music | 99 |
| 2 | Excellence in Languages | 51 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Theatre and Dance | 38 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Geology | 37 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Biology | 31 |
Ended
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Art Challenge
Because of donors like you, this Giving Day is a masterpiece of community support. Codie Costello's $1,000 Excellence in Art Challenge has been unlocked. Thank you for investing in students and a vibrant Arts scene at UAA!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge
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Quyana! The Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge has been met, unlocking $1000 from Margritt Engel and Alex Cleghorn! Your support helps strengthen Alaska Native education, culture, and leadership at UAA, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and perspectives continue to thrive at UAA and beyond.
Completed
$4,900
UAA 49th Finishers Challenge
Signature Land Services thanks donors for our alumni supporters for helping unlock this $4,900 gift to benefit the 49th Finishers Scholarship!
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
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Help us fill the map!
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AK | 416 |
| 2 | IL | 13 |
| 3 | CA | 11 |
