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, Manager of ConocoPhillips' Greater Prudhoe Area and University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska, 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.

When 1500 alumni and friends donate to any program or scholarship, the John C. Hughes Foundation will contribute $10,000 to support Alaskans pursuing degrees in education across the UA system. As a founding member of the University of Alaska Foundation 50 years ago, John C. Hughes was deeply passionate about education. His lasting legacy continues to strengthen higher education in Alaska and support future educators in our great state.

Summit Chiropractic and Massage values the role athletic training plays in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Summit challenges 15 people to support the Nanook Sports Performance fund to unlock their additional gift of $500. Help keep our student-athletes strong!

When 249 donors give to any UAA fund. UAA's Chief Philanthropy Officer will unlock a $1000 gift to support UAA's Annual Fund for Excellence. Bobi is impressed by how this fund helps students and faculty get small gifts to make big things happen, such as allowing students to present at conferences or bringing up a special speakers.

Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge! When Giving Day donors reach 100 total donors, the Excellence in Hockey Fund will receive an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Margorie Keene! Let’s rally together and hit this goal

Dr. John Nofsinger, professor of finance and former dean of CBPP, has generously pledged a gift of $1,000 to the Excellence in Finance fund. If 5 gifts are made to the Excellence in Finance fund, it will unlock Dr. John Nofsinger's gift!

When $5,000 in gifts are made to the WPM+RE Program Excellence fund, a $25,000 gift will be unlocked to the WPM+RE fund by Calais Company, Inc.

The CBPP Dean's Awesome Team would like to rock this UAA Giving Day by challenging alumni, friends, and Advisory Board members to make a gift to the CBPP Excellence fund. If 15 donors give to this fund, it will unlock $2,500 in gifts from the members of the Dean Suite Team!

Calling all UAF alumni! UAF alumni from all majors play a key role in Alaska's leadership in Arctic research and innovation by using their knowledge of the state's natural environment to advance various fields. UA President Pat Pitney challenges UAF alumni to make a gift to any fund that they are most passionate about. If 450 UAF alumni donate this Giving Day, President Pitney will donate an additional $2,000 to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics to inspire UAF students towards professional careers and public service through the lens of lifelong learning.

When 1,000 alumni and friends donate to any program or scholarship, UA Foundation Director and Former Regent Mary K. Hughes will contribute an additional $10,000 to support Alaskans pursuing degrees in education across the UA system. As a University of Alaska alumna and long-time advocate for public higher education in Alaska, Mary K. understands the vital role dedicated educators play in building our state's workforce. She and her family have been steadfast supporters of UA, and she encourages all alumni to join her in supporting the next generation of Alaska's educators.

The Alaska Nanooks Hockey Alumni Association Challenges 10 alumni to support Nanooks cross-country for their next season to unlock an additional gift of $500. Once a Nanook, always a Nanook!

Economics shapes the world around us. Your gift to the UAA Economics Student Support Fund provides essential resources for students enrolled in the economics program—supporting scholarships, research opportunities, and academic growth. When 10 donors contribute to this fund, $500 will be unlocked to empower the next generation of economic thinkers!

Join our exciting match challenge! The first 34 donors who give $100 or more to any CBPP fund will trigger an additional $1,000 gift to the UAA Excellence in Finance fund from Gary and Jane Klopfer, totaling an extra $34,000! Make your contribution count—give today and watch your impact multiply!

Women's Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 100 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $2,000 thanks to the generosity of Beth Scott! Let’s keep the momentum going and hit this goal!

When 20 donors give to the WPM+RE Program Excellence fund, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked to the WPM+RE fund by Terry Fields, WPM+RE Program Director and Associate Professor

In honor of his father, Shawn Washington created the Richard L. Washington Memorial Scholarship for students attending the College of Business and Public Policy. Shawn hopes to endow the fund, and it has $7,000 to go to hit the endowment level. Shawn challenges alumni who have received scholarships during their time at UAA to help him endow this fund. If 10 donors give to the scholarship, it will unlock Shawn's gift of $1000

Calling all UAS alumni! UAS alumni of all majors provide leadership and perspective for our state. President Pitney challenges UAS alumni to make a gift to any fund that they are most passionate about. If 65 alumni donate this Giving Day, President Pitney will donate an additional $2,000 to be used for UAS' greatest needs as determined by Chancellor Aparna Palmer.