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Senior capstone fund accepting applications

January 16, 2024

Interested students are encouraged to apply for funding to take their capstone project to the next level. Applications are open now and will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Thursday, Feb. 1.
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UA Federal Relations summer intern application open

January 16, 2024

The 2024 UA Federal Relations summer intern position posting is live and will be open for applicants through the end of February.
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International Arctic weather workshop to be held at UAF

January 12, 2024

An international group of nearly 140 military personnel and civilians with an interest in improving Arctic weather forecasting will gather at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ for a four-day conference starting Tuesday.
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RAHI application period opens for summer 2024

January 12, 2024

The Rural ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Honors Institute is accepting applications for its summer 2024 session. The session will run from May 28 to July 12. Applications are due by Friday, March 1.
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'Snakeworm' mystery yields species new to science

January 11, 2024

Add another species to the list of organisms oozing over ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ -- a tiny gnat whose larvae sometimes crawl over each other in such numbers that together they resemble a snake.
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Get a new cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!

January 10, 2024

Whether you received a new phone as a gift or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, don't forget to configure the Duo Mobile app before returning to campus.
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Claim your WeVideo account

January 10, 2024

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides access to WeVideo, a cloud-based, collaborative video editing tool. WeVideo is accessible to all faculty, staff, and students and integrates with Google Drive, YouTube, and Kaltura for easy asset management and publication.
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Arctic Innovation Competition submission deadline is March 1

January 09, 2024

The Arctic Innovation Competition is accepting ideas for 2024. Competitors of all ages in North America may submit their ideas for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $15,000. The deadline to submit is March 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ time.
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UA Zoom training sessions for spring 2024

January 08, 2024

During the Spring 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom training to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or students within the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ system. Whether you are new to the university and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you're already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, these sessions are for you.
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January museum programs focus on rodents

January 08, 2024

Family programs at the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North will focus on rodents during January.
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URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards open Feb. 5

January 08, 2024

URSA's ITE Awards offer up to $5,000 to support purchases of technology-related equipment, or software to be used in student-based instruction and/or research or project work. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 5 through March 10, 2024.
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Natchiq Grows Up, now available from University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Press

January 05, 2024

Natchiq Grows Up: A Story of an ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Ringed Seal Pup and Her Changing Home, by Donna D.W. Hauser, Kathryn J. Frost, and Alex V. Whiting, is now available from University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Press.
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s year without a summer

January 04, 2024

Using evidence held in white spruce trees, researchers think a 1783 volcanic eruption in Iceland was a catastrophe for northwest ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ residents, who had no idea why their July turned into November that year.
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December, January BLaST Scientist of the Month

January 03, 2024

Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. Second-year UAF BLaST Scholar and senior Maggie House was selected as the December 2023 and January 2024 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Researchers use new techniques to map vast history of tropical fishes

January 03, 2024

An international research team has assembled an unprecedented "tree of life" for a group of more than 150 related tropical fishes, a project that uncovered clues about how distinct species were likely able to evolve over millions of years.
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Campus Mail Center temporarily alternating routes

January 03, 2024

The Campus Mail Center will be operating alternating Core and West Ridge routes from Jan. 3-12 due to the mail volume received over the winter break.
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The super moons of this ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ winter

January 03, 2024

Has the moon seemed exceptionally noticeable this winter? There's a reason: The full moon currently never sets for many ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns.
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Pesticide applicator training classes scheduled for January, April

December 21, 2023

A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for Jan. 30-Feb. 1, with a second course planned for April 23-25. Both will be taught by the University ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The coyotes of San Francisco

December 21, 2023

As we were hiking up one of the many trails through the Presidio, there appeared a coyote, quite close. Wary but accustomed to operating close to people, it crunched on the remains of something feathered. Heather got some nice photos before the coyote disappeared into the brush.
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Duo Multi-factor Authentication getting a new look

December 20, 2023

The Duo Multi-factor Authentication prompt is being updated and will look slightly different starting Dec. 21. This new prompt will now automatically attempt to authenticate you with your default verification method.
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Applications open for Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

December 20, 2023

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Sea Grant is ready to help guide applicants for the 2025 Knauss Fellowship.
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Applications open for ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Sea Grant State Fellowship

December 20, 2023

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Sea Grant State Fellowship matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with hosts in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥-based organizations for year-long paid fellowships. Applications are open now.
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Campus mail center winter break hours

December 20, 2023

The UAF Campus Mail Center will have limited hours during the winter break and will resume regular hours on Jan. 3, 2024.
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UAF to host New Year's Eve Sparktacular fireworks display

December 19, 2023

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions' 34th annual Sparktacular celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from UAF's West Ridge starting at 8 p.m.
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Bookstore and dining winter break hours of operation

December 18, 2023

The campus bookstore and dining will have limited hours of availability during the winter break.
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