Anchoring the Future: UAF CBSM Students and the Alaska Blue Economy Center

July 30, 2024

With the mission of connecting the University of Alaska Fairbanks' business students to the seafood industry in Alaska and supporting fishery sustainability, Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC) and the UAF College of Business and Security Management have collaborated to deliver meaningful opportunities for the college and potential benefits for the industry. CBSM student and alumnus, David Sauter, has been participating in the fishery sustainability certification space and engaging with stakeholders representing regulators, sustainability certification bodies, seafood harvesters and processors, and Alaska Native organizations representing communities dependent on sustainably managed fisheries.

A conversation with Tim Illguth

July 18, 2024

In this interview, Morrow Duszynski, communications specialist at the UAF College of Business and Security Management, sits down with Tim Illguth, the second-place winner of the 2024 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition. Tim's groundbreaking invention, Fiber Optic Pliers, earned him a $6,000 prize.

Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Picasso Makes Waves in Emergency Management

April 09, 2024

If you ever find yourself in a coastal community within Alaska and come across the blue tsunami evacuation signs or hear the tsunami sirens, you are probably among the work of a UAF CBSM alumni, Anthony A. Picasso. Read more about our alumni spotlight!

CBSM Costa Rica Excursion May 2024

December 08, 2023

Have you ever had the desire to study abroad? If so, adventure is calling with the UAF College of Business and Security Management in Spring 2024. Earn three credits in Costa Rica towards BA 151: Introduction to Business.

UAF students bring Alaska to Disney World

December 08, 2023

The UAF College of Business and Security Management had a remarkable opportunity to partner with Disney's Imagination Campus at Walt Disney World in Fall 2023. In accounting class, Creating Theme Park Magic with Ruth Prato, students flew to Walt Disney World from Nov.12-18.

GAAP wins first place in the Armanino LLP case competition

December 05, 2023

CBSM offers students a variety of hands-on learning opportunities from traveling to national conferences to student employment and internships. Last spring, four members from the student organization, Great Alaskan Accounting People (GAAP) traveled to Seattle for a case competition hosted by Armanino LLP, a top 20 CPA and consulting firm.

CBSM Students suit up at Professionally Polished

November 03, 2023

Professionally Polished is a series of events at CBSM to help students immerse into the professional world. Students get opportunities to learn about etiquette, build a professional wardrobe, and connect with local experts.

Professionally Polished: Etiquette Seminar and Dinner

October 23, 2023

UAF College of Business and Security Management hosts Professionally Polished each year, giving students the opportunity to network, build a professional wardrobe and get advice into the next steps of their career.

Q&A With Kim McGinnis - One Health, One Future

September 12, 2023

UAF's MBA Program Director, Kim McGinnis discusses her involvement in planning the 2023 One Health, One Future conference.

CBSM students get their wings in Angel Investing

July 14, 2023

hree CBSM students participated in the Alaska Angel Investment conference, a twelve-week program that teaches Alaskans about angel investing, the practice of individual investors financing small business ventures in exchange for equity. CBSM’s Student Investment Fund and the Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship partnered together, providing $5,000 for the students to make an investment in an early-stage Alaskan company.