From March 24-26, UAA celebrated 49 Hours for Alaska with the university’s sixth annual Giving Day, a philanthropic event hosted in partnership with the University of Alaska Foundation, UAF and UAS.

Thanks to all of the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of UAA who participated, 2026 marked the most successful event yet! More than 2,000 donors came together to raise over $450,000 for UAA students and programs. Across the entire University of Alaska system, more than 3,000 donors raised over $1.1 million.

UAA built on the momentum of last year’s Giving Day, which raised more than $416,000 from over 1,600 donors. This year, the university offered many opportunities for donors to support students, with dozens of challenges and opportunities to unlock matching funds.

Social media amplified the giving spirit, turning local Facebook and Instagram pages green and gold for more than two full days as UAA colleges, community campuses, student groups, student-athletes and community members spread the word about Giving Day.

“Thank you for an extraordinary UAA Giving Day,” said UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers. “Together, we are strengthening UAA’s dual mission, powering Alaska’s workforce and helping students shape brighter futures for themselves, our state and beyond."

For those who missed the 49-hour window but still want to give, gifts can be made to UAA online at engage.alaska.edu/uaa.