Bringing Kenya to the Iditarod: AIC's role in an inspiring connection
April 16, 2025
In 2023, Brad Schmitz, founder of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ English Adventures (AEA), entered the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) with a vision: to expand his educational tourism business and connect people worldwide through immersive English learning experiences in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Making it to the Semifinals in the competition's Main Division reinforced his belief in his mission, shaping the future of his company.
Innovation showcase: Outcomes of the 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition
May 07, 2025
On April 19, innovators came to the Arctic Innovation Competition to pitch their ideas in the Main (18+ years old), Junior (13-17), and Cub (under 13) divisions. Four finalists had been chosen to compete in the main division, while for the Junior and Cub divisions, six finalists had been selected to present their innovations.
Bringing Kenya to the Iditarod: AIC's role in an inspiring connection
April 16, 2025
In 2023, Brad Schmitz, founder of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ English Adventures (AEA), entered the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) with a vision: to expand his educational tourism business and connect people worldwide through immersive English learning experiences in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Making it to the Semifinals in the competition's Main Division reinforced his belief in his mission, shaping the future of his company.
Dr. Amy Cooper discusses "job embeddedness" with the Know-How Korner
March 13, 2025
"Accounting Rocks!" - a familiar phrase from those who have taken any accounting class with Assistant Professor and accounting program director, Dr. Amy Cooper. Dr. Cooper was interviewed by Donny Shimamoto, host of the podcast Know-How Korner about her new study on keeping accountants in public firms. The episode, "What Keeps Accountants in Public Accounting? Research Unpacks Key Retention Factors," mentions that Shimamoto has visited the student organization, Great ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn Accounting People (GAAP) as a guest speaker.
Beyond the Books: Real-World Insights from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Corporations
February 21, 2025
Great ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn Accounting People (GAAP) hosted the 12th annual ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Corporations Seminar, drawing a diverse crowd of in-person and virtual attendees. Keynote speakers included Liz Ross, Deputy Director of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Beth Stuart, Managing partner of KPMG Anchorage and Marissa Wardrop, Corporate Controller of ASRC.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College of Business and Security Management's accreditation extended
February 12, 2025
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management announces the extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction reaffirms CBSM’s commitment to excellence in business education, continuous improvement, and innovative student learning experiences for the next six years.
January 29, 2025
Meet the speakers for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Corporation Seminar, hosted by Great ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn Accounting People (GAAP)!
Your new favorite class project: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic Innovation Competition
December 12, 2024
At the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks, the Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) is where creativity and problem-solving meet in a celebration of new ideas from the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn community and beyond. This year, we're shining a spotlight on an essential part of this innovation ecosystem: the teachers who inspire young minds to envision inventive solutions and present them to the world. With the Classroom of the Future award, sponsored by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 529, we honor educators who go above and beyond in fostering the next generation of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn innovators.
gBETA ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Pitch Night: Showcasing Innovation and Community Connections
December 03, 2024
On November 21st, I attended gBETA ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Pitch Night at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Pub, and it was nothing short of inspiring. As someone who works at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College of Business and Security Management (CBSM), which hosts the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC), it was great to witness the incredible innovation and entrepreneurship happening in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ--and the strong ties between this community and CBSM.
A window into the 2024 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Business Leader of the Year
November 06, 2024
While BLOY strives to convey the incredible, professional accomplishments of each awardee, the evening is about more than their career path. In order to honor the hard work, community service, educational support, and inspiration that recipients have provided ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, BLOY is a night to showcase the personal qualities and values of each honoree and fill the room with their biggest fans.
Revamping Success: The Power of CBSM's Professionally Polished Program
November 04, 2024
During the week of October 7th, CBSM kicked off a partnership with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ alumni-owned businesses Frank’s Menswear and In My Element. With funding from Enterprise Mobility and Spirit of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Credit Union, this program helped over 20 students leave with new clothes and a newfound confidence.