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Welcome, Nanook Nation!
One gift today moves a student forward for years to come.
Students across Alaska are working hard. Many balance jobs, family, and full course loads. They want to finish what they started and build strong lives and strong communities.
UA Giving Day is a chance to stand with them.
When you give, you help a student stay in school and graduate. You help them move into a career, support a family, and give back to their community.
This is how progress happens here. We show up for each other.
Featured UAF Fund: UAF General Scholarship
Empower the next generation of Nanooks! The UAF General Scholarship supports students in every field of study and strengthens essential programs like the Nanook Pledge, which guarantees four years of merit-based assistance. The gifts you advocate for as a Champion will remove financial barriers and help students of all backgrounds thrive at UAF.
Select the categories below to find more important initiatives at UAF.
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UAF Nanook Volleyball Mike and Judy Kelliher Match
UAF alumni Judy '73 and Mike Kelliher '75 encourage fans of Nanooks volleyball to support the GNAC Co-Champions on Giving Day! The Kellihers will match donations to Nanooks volleyball up to $1,000. Go ’Nooks!
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UAF Paul and Terry Reichardt CNSM Match
During Giving Day, gifts made in support of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, thanks to Paul and Terry Reichardt. Paul, Provost Emeritus, and Terry are longtime supporters whose generosity has strengthened UAF and CNSM for generations of students.
UAF Tools for Tomorrow Community and Technical College Challenge
When 5 donors support students with a donation to the First National Bank Alaska CTC Scholarship, First National Bank will donate $5,000 to the same fund. "Making a difference in the communities we serve is essential to shaping a brighter tomorrow for all Alaskans."
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UAF Fairbanks Volleyball Association and Elevate AK Volleyball Club Challenge
Elevate Volleyball and the Fairbanks Volleyball Association are proud supporters of Nanooks Volleyball. When 10 volleyball fans give in support of your 2025 GNAC Co-Champions, a combined $1,000 gift from Elevate and FVA will be unlocked.
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UAF Bucko’s Coffee Nanooks Volleyball Challenge
Bucko’s Coffee is a proud sponsor and supporter of Nanooks Volleyball. In celebration of the team’s record-breaking season, an additional $1,500 gift from Bucko’s Coffee will be unlocked when 25 fans make a donation.
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UAF Nanooks Volleyball Cold Spot for Healthy Pets Challenge
Cold Spot for Healthy Pets proudly supports your 2025 GNAC Co-Champion Nanooks Volleyball team. When 35 fans step up with a gift, Cold Spot for Healthy Pets will unlock $2,500 in additional support.
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UAF Craig McConnell Men's Basketball Challenge
Craig McConnell believes in Nanooks men's basketball and is a proud supporter. McConnell challenges 35 basketball fans to support the team and their continued growth, helping provide training retreats, new gear, equipment upgrades and more. Once met, it will unlock a $5,000 gift from McConnell.
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UAF Chancellor Sfraga General Scholarships Challenge
Once 20 people donate to the UAF General Scholarship Fund, it will unlock an additional $1,000 challenge gift from Chancellor Mike Sfraga (Ambassador, ret.), a proud UAF alumnus. Rally your fellow Nanooks and help us reach 20 donors to unlock this exciting challenge! Every contribution helps support flexible student scholarships across UAF and invests in the next generation of Nanooks.
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UAF Student Support Challenge
When 20 donors give to the UAF Student Support Fund, an anonymous donor will unlock $2,500 to provide immediate support for students in need.
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UAF Usibelli Coal Mine University Fire Department New Donor Challenge
When 10 new donors give to the University Fire Department Support Fund, Usibelli Coal Mine will unlock a $1,000 challenge gift to support fire protection, training and emergency response services for the UAF campus and community. Usibelli Coal Mine has been a dedicated UAF partner for decades and is proud to support the safety of students, staff and the broader Fairbanks community.
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UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Advisory Council Challenge
Dean Moran and the CFOS Advisory Council are launching a year-long effort in 2026 to invest up to $25,000 in support of CFOS graduate students through the CFOS Graduate Student Support Fund. As a kickoff to this commitment, the Dean and Advisory Council invite 25 CFOS alumni and friends to make a gift during Giving Day. Once 25 donors participate, the Advisory Council’s $25,000 commitment will be unlocked, providing immediate momentum for graduate student support throughout the year.
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UAF CNSM Giving Day Challenge
Join Dean Karsten Hueffer and Bill Benitz, a proud 1973 alumnus and longtime supporter of CNSM, in supporting the College of Natural Science and Mathematics during Giving Day. When 50 donors make a gift to any CNSM fund, their generosity will unlock a $6,000 challenge gift to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics Support Fund—multiplying the impact of every donation.
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UAF Anthropology Challenge
Join Carrie Baker, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Elaine Drew, Interim Associate Dean and Anthropology faculty member; and Phyllis Morrow, former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology, in supporting Anthropology during UA Giving Day. When 5 donors make a gift to support Anthropology, their generosity will unlock a combined challenge gift—amplifying support for students, research, and the future of Anthropology at UAF.
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UAF CBSM Alaska Leadership 1049 Challenge
A dedicated group of UAF’s College of Business and Security Management alumni, community partners, and friends, including Mike Fink ‘03 ‘04, Bob (BLOY 2016) and Leslie Hajdukovich, Kyla Hovda ‘13, Brian Hove ’88 and Marilyn Romano, Diane ’78 and Garry Hutchison ’75, Ryan Muspratt ’08, David Ragins, Lorna Shaw ’96 ’05, Matt Raymond ‘14, and RJG, A Professional Corporation, have stepped up to champion the $1,049 Challenge in support of CBSM.
When 30 gifts are made to CBSM during UA Giving Day, their leadership support will be unlocked, generating $10,592 to fuel student success and strengthen CBSM’s impact.
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UAF CEM Engineering Action Fund Challenge
During Giving Day, alumni, friends, and supporters are invited to support the CEM Engineering Action Fund. When 30 donors make a gift to CEM during Giving Day, Dean Bill Schnabel will unlock his $1,026 challenge gift, multiplying support for students and priority needs across the College of Engineering and Mines. Every gift, at any level, counts toward the goal.
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UAF Alaska Indigenous Leaders Challenge
When 25 donors make a gift to any CIS Giving Day fund, a group of Alaska Indigenous leaders — CIS Dean Teisha Simmons, Interim Provost Charlene Stern, CIS Associate Vice Chancellor Jessica Black, TCC Chief/Chairman Brian Ridley, TCC Vice President Sharon Hildebrand, Fairbanks Native Association Executive Director Melissa Charlie, Fairbanks Native Association Board Chairwoman Sharon McConnell, Interior Regional Housing Authority CEO Eugene Paul, Interior Regional Housing Authority COO Lori Bishop, Interior Regional Housing Authority's board chairwoman Kristen Moreland, Doyon, Limited President and CEO Aaron Schutt, and Doyon, Limited Chairman Chris Simon — will collectively unlock a $1,200 gift to the College of Indigenous Studies Support Fund.
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UAF Museum Advisory Council Challenge
The Museum Advisory Council, alongside University of Alaska Museum of the North Director Patrick Druckenmiller, invites museum supporters to give on Giving Day. When 25 donors make a gift to the Museum Annual Fund, the council will unlock a $14,500 challenge gift — supporting the museum’s world-class collections and the dedicated people who care for, study, and share them with the world.
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UAF Toolik Field Station Challenge
The Toolik Field Station Steering Committee encourages you to help fund future leaders in Arctic research by supporting the Tundra Award for students and early career researchers at Toolik. When 20 donors give to the Toolik Field Station, their generous $1,250 gift to the Toolik Early Career Research Support Fund will be unlocked.
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UAF Dr. Simpson Memorial Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dr. James L. Simpson, Athabascan scholar, became the first director of the Ketchikan Community College (1960-1975) and joined the UAS faculty (1975-1980). When 50 donors support the Troth Yeddha’ fund, Ron Inouye will unlock a $5,000 donation in memory of Dr. Simpson.
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UAF Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dedicated partners, Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) and Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10, are supporting the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center with a $12,000 Giving Day challenge. When 100 donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, this challenge will be unlocked—amplifying impact alongside a UA Board of Regents initiative that is doubling eligible gifts to Troth Yeddha’ up to $10 million through 2026.
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UAF Fostering Science for Foster Youth Challenge
Based in UAF’s Institute of Arctic Biology and the Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research Program—home to long-term research on climate change in Alaska’s boreal forest—the Fostering Science program offers youth in foster care a joyful, hands-on experience where science and art come together. Longtime supporter Michelle Mack is helping open the door for even more students: when 10 donors give to UAF Fostering Science Support, her $1,000 challenge gift will be unlocked, strengthening this impactful program.
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UAF School of Education Giving Day Challenge
Dean Douglas Cost invites alumni, friends, and supporters to give in support of the School of Education during Giving Day. When 20 donors make a gift to the School of Education, Dean Cost will unlock a $1,000 gift in support of the School of Education.
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UAF Kuskokwim Campus Challenge
Slime Time! When 50 donors make a gift to the Kuskokwim Campus Support fund, Assistant Director Ryan Noeker will get slimed on livestream. When 100 donors make a gift to the Kuskokwim Campus Support fund, Director Haley Hanson will also get slimed on livestream.
UAF Chukchi Campus Challenge
Sweet Motivation! When 25 donors make a gift to the Chukchi Campus Support fund, Director Minnie Naylor will take a pie in the face, delivered by the CC team.
UAF Large Animal Research Station Muskox Challenge
When 15 donors give to LARS this Giving Day, we will put a new enrichment toy in the muskox calf pen and post a video of them playing with it!
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UAF General Scholarship Match
The UA President's Office will match donations to the UAF General Scholarship dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, with a grant from the President's Office.
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UAF Food Pantry Matching Gift
Longtime benefactor and past UA Foundation board member Linda Hulbert encourages everyone to give during Giving Day. Linda encourages all university donors and friends to help ensure food security for students at UAF. Linda will match donations up to $2,500 in support of the UAF Food Pantry.
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UAF Inspiring Girls Expedition Match
Inspiring Girls* Expedition Alaska is at a critical moment as the program adapts to the loss of federal funding. Two dedicated anonymous supporters are stepping up with a $7,000 challenge gift to help keep this life-changing experience accessible. All gifts to Inspiring Girls* will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,000.
UAF Frank's Menswear Alaska Nanooks Men's Hockey Challenge
Frank’s Menswear is a proud supporter of Nanooks hockey! When 15 people give to the Nanooks hockey team, it will unlock a gift of $1,000.
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UAF Thomas and Lisette Lane Nanooks Volleyball Fan Challenge
As a celebration of the 2025 season and the Nanooks’ first trip to the NCAA DII Regionals, longtime fans Thomas and Lis Lane will contribute $5,500 when 45 fellow fans donate in support of the team.
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UAF Audrey's Womenswear Alaska Nanooks Women's Volleyball Challenge
Audrey’s Womenswear proudly supports Nanooks Volleyball. To celebrate a record-breaking season, a $1,000 gift from Audrey’s Womenswear will be unlocked when 15 supporters make a donation.
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UAF Spirit of Alaska Rifle Challenge
When 15 donors come together to support the 11-time NCAA champion Nanooks rifle team, Spirit of Alaska Credit Union will add $1,000 to help fund team support and upgrades to the E.F. Horton Rifle Range, including new targets and equipment. Spirit of Alaska Credit Union is proud to support this UAF program with a long record of success and strong ties to life in Alaska.
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UAF Hockey Alumni Association Nanook Hockey Challenge
The UAF Hockey Alumni Association is stepping up in a BIG way for the next generation of Nanooks. When 100 supporters rally behind the Nanooks Facilities and Equipment Futures Fund, it will unlock a $50,000 challenge gift from the UAFHockey Alumni Association—fueling critical facility upgrades for Nanooks Athletics, beginning with a new hockey scoreboard in celebration of the program’s 100th season—enhancing the fan experience and strengthening Nanooks’ competitive edge.
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UAF Food Pantry Challenge
Feed the need! When 40 donors give to the UAF Food Pantry, a generous supporter will unlock an extra $6,000 to help stock the shelves and keep Nanooks fueled for success.
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UAF University Fire Department Optimist Club of Fairbanks Challenge
Support the University Fire Department! When 10 donors give to the University Fire Department Support fund, a $2,000 challenge from the Optimist Club of Fairbanks will be unlocked.
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UAF Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen Annual Fund Challenge
Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen invite alumni and friends to contribute to the UAF Annual Fund. Your support helps address the university’s greatest needs, including student resources, equipment and more. Once 10 donors give to the Annual Fund, a gift of $4,000 will be unlocked to further support this critical fund.
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UAF 50 Gifts to Empower Science and Math Students Challenge
When 50 alumni and friends make a gift to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, a generous gift of $2,500 will be unlocked by an anonymous donor. This gift will help support the next generation of science and math students—join now in making an impact today!
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UAF Veterinary Medicine Challenge - From Paws to Practice
Let’s get the tail wagging! When 10 donors support the UAF Veterinary Medicine Department Fund, Dr. Mary MacFarlane’s $1,000 challenge gift will be unleashed.
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UAF Art Department Challenge
Join retired Art faculty members Todd Sherman, David Mollett, and Kes Woodward in support of the UAF Art Department during Giving Day! When 10 donors make a gift to the Art Department during Giving Day, a combined challenge gift of $1,050 from Todd, David and Kes will be unlocked, amplifying the impact of every contribution.
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UAF College of Business and Security Management Dean's Challenge
Join Dean Cameron Carlson in supporting CBSM during our Giving Day campaign! When 10 donors give, Dean Carlson will generously unlock his $1,049 contribution to further our college's mission. Every gift counts; let’s make a difference together!
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UAF Rural Student Support Challenge
Donlin Gold is proud to support Alaska’s rural students and the transformative impact of the Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI). When 35 donors make a gift to RAHI during Giving Day, Donlin Gold will unlock a $10,000 challenge gift to expand opportunities for students from communities across rural Alaska.
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UAF Matt Varga Community and Technical Challenge
When 25 donors come together to support any fund within UAF’s Community and Technical College including Process Technology, alum Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10 will unlock a $3,000 challenge gift in support of the CTC Process Technology Program and Student Support Fund.
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UAF Denise Thorsen Alaska Space Grant Challenge
Once 35 donors make a gift of $20 or more to the Alaska Space Grant Support Fund, Professor Denise Thorsen will unlock $4,900 to further support Space Grant programs at UAF.
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UAF New Donors for Troth Yeddha' Initiative Challenge
The Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Initiative, in development, will not only be a community space for the UAF community to celebrate Alaska's indigenous cultures but also a lens for understanding all educational disciplines through Alaska's indigenous ways of knowing. When 100 new donors give to any UAF fund, University of Alaska President Pitney will donate $1,000 to the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Initiative Support.
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UAF Ayyu Qassataq Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Ayyu Qassataq, 2020 UAF alumna, Board of Advisors member, and decades-long advocate and leader in Alaska invites alumni, friends, and supporters to join the effort to build the future Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center at UAF — an aspirational space to honor the excellence of Indigenous knowledge, relationality, research, teaching and interconnectivity. Once 25 new first-time donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, a $2,500 challenge gift from Ayyu will be unlocked. Additionally, thanks to the UA Board of Regents, every gift up to $10 million made through 2027 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, instantly doubling your support for this vital project to make Troth Yeddha' a reality!
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UAF Kinross Alaska GeoFORCE Challenge
Kinross Alaska, a proud supporter of the University of Alaska Fairbanks for 30 years, is rallying support for the GeoForce Alaska program during UA Giving Day. When 10 donors make a gift, Kinross Alaska will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift.
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UAF OneTree Alaska Project Challenge
Two generous supporters invite the UAF community to support the OneTree Alaska Project. When 20 donors make a gift to the OneTree Alaska Project Support Fund during Giving Day, a $7,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.
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UAF School of Education Future Teachers Challenge
When 10 alumni, friends and supporters give to the UAF School of Education, the Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority will unlock a $2,500 gift—supporting future teachers during their critical internship year.
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UAF Northwest Campus Challenge
Sweet Motivation! When 40 donors make a gift to the Northwest Campus Support fund, Director Minnie Naylor will take a pie in the face, delivered by the NWC team.
UAF Bristol Bay Campus Challenge
Something Fishy! When gifts to the Bristol Bay Campus Support fund reach $2,500, Interim Director Alyssa McDonald will wear and carry full fishing gear and attire for an entire work day.
UA Launch Power Hour
If 200 donors make a gift in the first hour of UA Giving Day, the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors will collectively donate $5,500 to UA General Scholarship, a scholarship open to students at any of the University of Alaska's campuses.
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UAF Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dedicated partners, Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) and Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10, are supporting the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center with a $12,000 Giving Day challenge. When 100 donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, this challenge will be unlocked—amplifying impact alongside a UA Board of Regents initiative that is doubling eligible gifts to Troth Yeddha’ up to $10 million through 2026.
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