"UAF is the Center for Life Advancement. This is where students discover their passions and apply their knowledge and skills to enhance their lives and the lives of those around them” -Maya Salganek, Theatre & Film.
A liberal arts education sharpens critical thinking and comprehension skills necessary
to navigate life and the workforce; unleashes creative passions, provides opportunities
to hone and practice knowledge and talents, and provides a conduit to experience a
more fulfilling life.
The world is interconnected. Ideas, concepts, theories, policies, governments, organizations
and organisms both big and small exist in a web of connections. A liberal arts degree
is about those connections and a liberal arts curriculum engages students to explore
those connections for deeper meaning and understanding when thinking about problems
and solutions.
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January 24, 2025
Discover Jamie Smith's final retrospective, "Ursa X," showcasing 35 years of Nuggets cartoons and Alaskan humor. On display at Ursa Major Distilling.
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Learn about UAF's 3+3 law program with Gonzaga at an info session! Feb. 4, 4 PM, Gruening 503H. Free pizza, brownies, and drinks! RSVP optional.
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Dr. Eduardo Díaz explores the gendered and class experiences of women during Mexico's Cristero War, shedding light on its societal impact.