Political Quotes

“the University of Alaska, the University, is Alaska's oldest post-secondary school. The University was chartered prior to statehood and has played a vital role in educating Alaskans as well as students from around the world. But the University of Alaska is also an important asset for our Nation. Today it provides a leadership role in Arctic Science and Arctic Engineering Research. Bringing Arctic energy to the Nation has required new breakthroughs in technology and engineering and our need to better understand global climate change has placed a high value of studying the Arctic where climate changes are most easily detected. Additionally, the University has served as an important cornerstone in Alaska's history. For example, the University housed the Alaska Constitutional Convention where the fathers of statehood carved out the rights and privilege guaranteed to Alaska's citizens. Further, the University of Alaska is proud of the fact that it began life as the Alaska Agricultural and Mining College. However, what makes the University of Alaska truly unique is the fact that it is the only land grant college in the Nation that is virtually landless.”