University of Alaska Southeast; University of Alaska Foundation

University of Alaska Southeast; University of Alaska Foundation connects a regional public university in Southeast Alaska with philanthropic support for its students, faculty, and programs. University of Alaska Southeast operates campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka and serves communities across a large coastal region of Alaska. Its academic profile includes undergraduate and graduate education, with notable strengths in teacher preparation, marine and environmental fields, Alaska Native studies, business, and career and technical programs. The university’s setting and mission tie it closely to the educational, cultural, and workforce needs of Southeast Alaska.

The University of Alaska Foundation functions as the fundraising and gift-management foundation for the University of Alaska system, including support designated for University of Alaska Southeast. Its work includes administering donor funds, scholarships, and program support that benefit UAS students and initiatives. For UAS, that support reaches concrete lines such as scholarships for students on the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses and giving opportunities tied to areas including the School of Education, the School of Arts & Sciences, and career education. The foundation also manages endowed and annual funds that help sustain student aid and institutional priorities over time.