ASUAF - Student Government

ASUAF has submitted a letter to Governor Mike Dunleavy urging support for the FY27 Deferred Maintenance Budget for UAF.

This funding would help address critical campus needs, including student housing, accessibility improvements, and essential facility repairs. Investing in UAF means investing in student success and Alaska’s future.

Meet Chancellor Finalist Houssam Toutanji! Focused on student success, stronger programs, and real impact for UAF students.

Meet Chancellor finalist Russ Vander Lugt!
He's a UAF alum, Arctic scholar, and Army commander who says UAF’s future starts with students first.

Join us in welcoming our second UAF chancellor finalists to campus!
He’s a long-time member of the UAF community and a UAF alum who knows what it’s like to be a student here. Make sure to check out the UAF chancellor search webpage to see more information on him and our other candidates!

Dr. Beena Sukumaran presented her vision for UAF as a future-focused, student-centered research university.
She talked about:
• Preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet
• Integrating Al across all majors (not just CS) while still valuing strong writing, communication, and critical thinking
• Growing research opportunities and faster pathways to grad school
• Supporting all disciplines - including humanities, social sciences, and the arts
• Strengthening community connections, K-12 outreach, and a culture of care for students
As students, our voices matter in this search.
Don’t forget to fill out the evaluation form and share your thoughts on the candidate.

We had so much fun this year at all of the amazing events hosted by us and other campus leaders! 💙💛

From start to finish, this year was full of energy, connection, and unforgettable moments. It’s been incredible to see our campus come together, support one another, and make every event something special.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, got involved, and helped make this year one to remember. We can’t wait to see what’s next!

Congratulations to all the students who graduated today at UAF! We are so proud of each and every one of you!

A very special congratulations to our very own president, Jackson Nelson — we will miss you so much and can’t wait to see you thrive on your journey ahead at the Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you all for such an incredible year. It has been an honor serving you through student government. 💙💛

Four finalists for chancellor of UAF will be on campus the week of May 4-8, visiting Fairbanks and the Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Each will spend a day meeting with campus groups and participating in two open forums, held in the Schaible Auditorium and online.

ASUAF is playing a key role in helping facilitate student involvement in this process as we help shape the future leadership of UAF at a critical time for our university and our state.

https://www.uaf.edu/news/uaf-chancellor-finalists-campus-visit-dates-announced.php

We’re hiring! Join Student Government and make a difference on campus. We have two open positions: Student Advocate and Senate Clerk. Apply now!