About UAFAA

The UAF Alumni Association is an active network of graduates and former students who support the university and advocate on its behalf. Its alumni mentor program assists students with degree and career planning. The association also offers scholarships and sponsors campus events and projects.

The association is governed by its constitution and bylaws. It is led by an executive director and guided in its mission by a volunteer board of directors. Its members further guide the activities of the association through participation in advisory committees and local chapters.

We welcome your participation. Find out how to get involved today!

Mission statement

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association connects and supports UAF and its alumni. We encourage excellence in all aspects of the university and provide opportunities for alumni to engage in lifelong involvement with their university community.

Alumni success

Academy Award winner and former UAF alum Ben Grossmann speaks to graduates during the 2015 commencement ceremony at the Carlson Center. — Academy Award winner and UAF alumnus Ben Grossmann '95 speaks to graduates during the 2015 commencement ceremony at the Carlson Center.

Alumna Betsy Campbell in Business Administration stands by the Denali State Bank booth at the Student Job and Internship Fair. Campbell is now currently the Branch Manager of Denali State Bank. — Alumna Betsy Campbell, who earned a degree in business administration, stands by the Denali State Bank booth at the Student Job and Internship Fair. Campbell is a branch manager with Denali State Bank.

UAF alum Jordan Shilling works in Juneau as an aide to State Senator John Coghill of North Pole. — UAF alumnus Jordan Shilling works in Juneau as an aide to state Sen. John Coghill of North Pole.

UAF alum Chris Benshoof, a math teacher at Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, was named "Teacher of the Year" for 2012 by the Association of Alaska School Boards. — UAF alumnus Chris Benshoof, a math teacher at Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, was named the 2012 Teacher of the Year by the Association of Alaska School Boards.