Welcome to University Advancement
Advancement means progress.
We are storytellers.
We are relationship builders.
We are fundraisers.
We connect you to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø in ways that are meaningful to you.
University Advancement Departments
Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations team collaborates with members of the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Alumni Association and its board of directors, striving to build relationships and connect and support members of Nanook Nation. Alumni Relations provides opportunities to engage in lifelong involvement with the university community through the online engagement platform , events like the Nanook Rendezvous and communication via The Alumnus newsletter. Alumni Relations mobilizes 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø alumni to support students through the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍøAA Benefactor Fund.
Philanthropy
The Office of Development works with alumni, benefactors, students, employees, friends and corporate partners to advance 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's mission and strategic goals through private giving. Philanthropy — including major gifts, annual funds, planned gifts, endowments and sponsorships — makes incredible things possible at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø. These gifts help build a diverse community driven by curiosity and intellectual rigor. They empower students, faculty and researchers to address complex challenges in the circumpolar North and beyond.
University Relations
The Office of University Relations leads strategic communications, marketing and public relations activities that enhance awareness, build support, increase engagement, strengthen our brand, and elevate our reputation and position 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø as Alaska's research university and America's Arctic university. University Relations also manages events on and off campus, including commencement, Golden Days, the chancellor's holiday gathering, Sparktacular and convocation.