"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.
Here's what students have to say about our programs...
Current News
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How Power is Communicated: Critical 鶹 and Methods in Communication
November 22, 2024
Explore how power is communicated with Dr. Tori McDermott at the UAF WGSS meeting on Dec. 4, 1-2:15 PM, GRUE 503H. Free pizza!
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Leaders of Tomorrow: Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner Earn McLaughlin Award
November 20, 2024
UAF's Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner receive the McLaughlin Award for excellence in Political Science and leadership across campus.
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November 20, 2024
Celebrate BFA student Kyle Agustines' art journey at his thesis presentation on Nov. 22, exploring the connection between environment and experience.