Centennial Celebration

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We are preparing to celebrate 100 years of connection, tradition, and pride with the UAF Alumni Association!

The year-long centennial celebration will kick off in November 2026. We invite all alumni to be part of this historic milestone.

The UAF Alumni Association traces its roots back to November 16, 1927, when alumni gathered for their first formal meeting. George Lingo was elected the first president, and among their earliest actions were making President Bunnell an honorary member and establishing a requirement that regular members hold a degree from the institution, of which there were just 11 graduates at the time.

Centennial celebration details will be posted here as they become available. Check back for updates and ways to get involved!

Alumni profiles

Col. Russ Vander Lugt ‘10, ‘23, UAF’s incoming chancellor, shows Interim Chancellor Larry Hinzman ‘90 a helicopter at Vander Lugt’s change-of-command ceremony at Fort Wainwright in June 2026. Photo courtesy Larry HInzman.
From Nanook to chancellor

Mike Sfraga '84, '97
Larry Hinzman '90
Col. Russ Vander Lugt '10, '23

Bruce Cech
Bruce Cech
Voice of the Nanooks