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Nanook Rendezvous Campus Day is this Friday

July 17, 2024

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Association will hold its annual reunion this week. Campus day is Friday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. UAF alumni from all years are invited to attend.
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Hough appointed executive director of University Advancement

July 17, 2024

Tom Hough has been appointed as the executive director of University Advancement. In this role, he will lead UAF's development, alumni relations, communications and marketing activities. Hough's first day will be July 28, 2024.
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Activate your UA employee LinkedIn Learning account

July 17, 2024

The UA employee LinkedIn Learning platform features training presented by UA personnel, industry-recognized experts, ComPsych and many others.
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New intro to aerial silks class offered at SRC

July 17, 2024

Nanook Recreation is testing a new group fitness offering — Introduction to Aerial Silks — in August. The class is free with a current membership at the Student Recreation Center.
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Livestock nutrition workshops planned in Fairbanks, Delta Junction

July 17, 2024

Rachael Christensen, a research animal scientist with the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, will lead two free livestock nutrition workshops. The focus will be on ruminant species, such as cows, goats, sheep and yaks.
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Field Day showcases Fairbanks agricultural research

July 16, 2024

Spend an afternoon in the fields of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm with researchers and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. Fairbanks Research Field Day, 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, is a free educational event for farmers, community leaders and the general public.
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UAF names spring 2024 honors students

July 16, 2024

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the spring 2024 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
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Exhibit specialist offers tips for upcoming fair

July 16, 2024

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension Service has invited Kathy Liska, the fair's crop superintendent and a master gardener, to lead a free webinar on how to participate in the competitive exhibits at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ State Fair, which runs Aug. 16-Sept. 2 in Palmer.
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UA is testing Zoom AI Companion

July 15, 2024

The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ is piloting Zoom AI Companion, an innovative tool designed to enhance meeting productivity and efficiency.
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Sand dunes a unique ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ landscape

July 15, 2024

From a molded seat of sand dug into the western rim of a 5-mile oval of desert, I'm looking out over a sea of tan waves. Spruce spears stick up here and there through the sand.
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USDA NextGen scholarship applications available

July 12, 2024

Students who want to shape the future of food and agriculture can find scholarships through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's NextGen Program at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥.
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Center ICE opens graduate fellowship applications

July 12, 2024

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship is seeking graduate students to apply for fellowships for the fall 2024 semester.
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Friday Focus: Campus is hopping!

July 12, 2024

In early May, people start asking me if summer will be a quieter time around campus. Maybe once upon a time it used to be, but summer at the Troth Yeddha' Campus is busier than ever!
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Self-service upgrade to Windows 11 is available

July 12, 2024

Beginning July 8, 2024, a self-service upgrade option to Windows 11 became accessible for all UA computers.
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Week's events: Jennifer Jolis, alcohol and health, Mars methane, American roots

July 12, 2024

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of July 15-21.
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Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity

July 11, 2024

The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild salmon, according to a new ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥-led study.
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UAF physicist receives top honor from European science association

July 11, 2024

Research professor Craig Heinselman of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Geophysical Institute will receive the 10th Beynon Medal for his work leading a six-nation organization that builds and operates ionospheric research facilities in northern Europe.
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URSA seeks proposals for coming academic year

July 10, 2024

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has opened the first three funding opportunities in its academic year 2024-2025 award schedule.
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Uher named associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education

July 10, 2024

Uher named associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education
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Watch for Bookstore Bundle welcome email

July 10, 2024

UAF has adopted a new way for students to get their textbooks, the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Students should watch their email for a welcome message on July 17.
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Open call for Seed Fund applications

July 10, 2024

The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Center ICE Seed Fund is accepting fall project applications for open topics through Wednesday, July 15.
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Advertise undergraduate opportunities with URSA

July 10, 2024

If you are leading a project this coming 2024-2025 academic year and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let URSA know so it can share your opportunity.
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In-person food preservation series planned in Palmer

July 09, 2024

Learn to preserve meat, fish, fruits and vegetables by canning using a pressure canner, pickling, and drying in a series of in-person workshops in Palmer.
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Office of the Provost staff changes

July 08, 2024

Jen Hoppough's title has been updated to chief of faculty affairs and services, and Sarah Thomas is joining as assistant to the provost.
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Rural ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Honors Institute will celebrate 42nd graduation

July 08, 2024

Rural ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Honors Institute will celebrate 42nd graduation
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