Welcome
Welcome to the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø. It is my honor to serve as the ninth chancellor of the university in its 100 year history. Founded in 1917, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø has grown to become the global leader in Arctic research, and a university known for Alaska Native and Indigenous studies. As a Land, Sea, Space and Air grant university, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø fills a state and national need for research, teaching, service and outreach.
Unlike most research universities, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø is proud to house a complete community and technical college that serves students who desire occupational endorsements, certificates and associate degrees. Truly, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø is one of the few universities in the world where one can start with a 9-credit occupational endorsement and finish with a Ph.D.
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø is proud of our rural campuses, four of which serve communities that cannot be reached by road. These campuses are integral parts of their communities and serve many students for whom a 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø education is the first college degree in the family.
I thank you for taking the time to visit 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø on the web. I encourage you to learn more, take a tour, enroll in a class, participate in an event or engage with one of our more than 3,000 employees or more than 9,000 students who are making a difference for Alaska and the world.
Daniel M. White
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Chancellor
Chancellor's holiday gathering Dec. 7
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Chancellor Dan White will host his annual holiday gathering Thursday, Dec. 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge and mall. All employees are invited to enjoy food and drinks and celebrate the season together. A box will be available to drop off nonperishable food items for the Wood Center food pantry.
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