RAHI 2017 Graduation
Take a Crash Course in College Success
The Rural Alaska Honor's Institute (RAHI) provides rural and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience for six weeks. High school junior and senior students live in the dorms and take college level courses. They earn 8-10 credits and learn firsthand what it takes to succeed in college. In addition to the rigorous academic program, students learn study skills and time management and by the end of the program, our proven record shows these students are ready for the challenge of succeeding in college.
Job opportunity
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute Program manager is an exciting opportunity to impact educational success for rural and Alaska Native students.
Please apply!Time to apply to RAHI!
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Be sure to fill out ALL five forms to be eligible for RAHI.
Program starts: May 28-July 12, 2019
News Listings
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Watch the RAHI's 36th Cap and Gown Ceremony
July 12, 2019Watch the ceremony on YouTubeThirty-eight students from across Alaska graduated from RAH on Thursday, July 12 at UAF's Schaible Auditorium.
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Patchwork of programs sustains high achieving students in remote schools
Read the Education Week story"(Robbie) Strunk has been hearing about RAHI his whole life. His four older siblings went through it, and he was accepted to attend this summer, along with 41 other students from across the state. He said he is hoping to have similar experiences, and that the program will give him a jumpstart on college."
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Wartes' temporary role at RAHI now a long legacy
Read the storyDenise Wartes is featured in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
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Editorial: Forging future rural leaders
June 24, 2015Read the editorialRural honors institute helps village students adapt to college.
Editorial in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
Wells Fargo, Alyeska Pipeline, and New York Life are a generous supporters of the RAHI Business Class.
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