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Drone research gets a lift from UAF ice tower

September 30, 2026

The ice tower of the �ֻ�ֱ�� Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration, ACUASI, at the �ֻ�ֱ�� Geophysical Institute is where research into wintertime drone flight happens.

$330,000 raised at 2026 Blue & Gold celebration

September 28, 2026

Donors and partners at Saturday's Blue & Gold Celebration raised $330,000 to support scholarships and other programs at the �ֻ�ֱ��, topping last year's total by more than $15,000.

Free film screening explores press freedom and independent journalism

September 28, 2026

The �ֻ�ֱ�� Department of Science and Environmental Journalism is hosting a free public screening of the 2025 award-winning documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” on Oct. 3.

Circumpolar Music Series opens fifth season in October

September 28, 2026

UAF opens the fifth season of the Circumpolar Music Series this October with two live performances.

An update on fishhook chickadee beaks

September 25, 2026

Over 26 years ago, my friend Ned Rozell wrote about a startling new deformity seen in �ֻ�ֱ��’s black-capped chickadees: “In 1991, a man living in King Salmon noticed three black-capped chickadees with beaks curved like fishhooks,” Rozell wrote. “Since then, hundreds of people from Southcentral �ֻ�ֱ�� have seen chickadees with overlong beaks that make it difficult for the birds to feed. The drastic increase in sightings has biologists worried that something is very wrong in Southcentral.”

Research finds past burns can limit �ֻ�ֱ�� wildfire spread

September 24, 2026

UAF-led research found that previously burned areas can act as natural barriers to wildfire spread by reducing available fuels. The effect can persist for decades, although hot, dry and windy conditions make fires more likely to cross into younger burn scars.

Pulitzer-winning journalist to speak at UAF Oct. 8

September 24, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning Reuters reporter Nate Raymond returns to the �ֻ�ֱ�� Oct. 8 to share stories from two decades on the legal news beat.

Indigenous observations make Arctic Ocean models more accurate

September 18, 2026

Working with Indigenous observers on �ֻ�ֱ��'s northern coast, a research team has developed a way to improve the modeling of oceanic changes.

UAF drone program tests long-distance blood sample delivery

September 17, 2026

�ֻ�ֱ��'s drone research program successfully completed a 1,000-kilometer test flight carrying human blood samples for the International Testing Agency, which investigates doping by athletes at the Olympics and other major sporting events.

Mapping tsunamis, building trust

September 17, 2026

While taking a quick shower before her son's fourth birthday party on Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami scientist Elena Troshina heard the phone ring. Deciding it was worth jumping out, she picked it up -- with kids, you never know.

Planetarium introduces family matinees on Saturdays

September 11, 2026

The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium at the University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Museum of the North will show family matinees on Saturday mornings in September.

Nominations sought for UAF alumni awards

September 10, 2026

The �ֻ�ֱ�� and the UAF �ֻ�ֱ�� Association are inviting nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Alumnus and William R. Cashen Service awards. As UAFAA prepares to kick off its centennial celebration in November, the association is expanding its recognition to highlight more members of the university community.

Getting to the bottom of copper's rise to the top

September 10, 2026

Kennecott has been spruced up quite a bit since my last visit there nearly 30 years ago.

September museum programs focus on baskets

September 10, 2026

The University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Museum of the North will focus on baskets during September.

$300,000 federal grant to support Bus 142 exhibits

September 09, 2026

A $300,000 grant to the University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Museum of the North will pay for exhibits centered on the abandoned bus made famous by the "Into the Wild" book and movie. The museum, part of the �ֻ�ֱ��, received the grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

UAF celebrates Oktoberfest with two-day event

September 08, 2026

UAF will celebrate Oktoberfest Sept. 24-25 with German history, culture, live music, Bavarian food and activities.

Ancient 'cheetah' adapted to a fish-based diet to survive

September 04, 2026

When the now-extinct American cheetah was enduring the last ice age, a glaciated barrier broke up its territory into two distinct territories -- one in central North America and another much farther north. Analysis from the �ֻ�ֱ�� Stable Isotope Facility helped an international research team uncover how the ancient carnivore survived in those distinct regions. American cheetahs in the southern range hunted terrestrial prey like pronghorn antelope. Their counterparts in the Arctic adapted to their environment by making fish a staple of their diets.