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  • Wilderness First Aid course for field researchers

    September 17, 2026

    This WMA Wilderness First Aid course, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14-15, is a must for anyone who goes into Alaska's backcountry. This training is covered by a grant from the vice chancellor of research, and nine seats are available to UAF field researchers.
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  • LARS staff stand next to the Locals Day food donations on Sept. 12, 2026.

    LARS event raises food donations

    September 17, 2026

    Fairbanksans showed up for their community in a big way at LARS Locals Day, held on Sept. 12. Locals Day is an annual event at the Large Animal Research Station that serves as both an open house for the station and a food drive for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
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  • Bryan Uher, interim vice chancellor of rural, community and Native education

    Investing in rural Alaska with new delivery model

    September 17, 2026

    There is nothing quite like the energy of the first few weeks of a new school year. As we gather to launch another impactful year, I’m delighted to introduce a change designed entirely to support current and future students across the state.
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  • Trail Blazers statue of an early trailblazer prospector and his dog installed at Mile 0 in Seward, Alaska, by the Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail (1908-2008).

    Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox

    September 16, 2026

    The Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox, an interactive website with oral history recordings related to the 1978 designation of the Iditarod National Historic Trail and its cooperative management, is complete.
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  • Dr. Kristin Terrio and her team at VCA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, with their certificate on July 23, 2026.

    Virginia to Alaska: Gift supports rural veterinary education

    September 15, 2026

    When Sue Carlton made a generous gift to Nanook VetServe to help support veterinary education and outreach, she chose to honor her veterinarian, Dr. Kristin Terrio of VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in Virginia, who has cared for her pets for many years.
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  • Online teaching and learning workshop series

    September 15, 2026

    The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting a workshop series addressing cutting-edge topics related to teaching in higher education. Sessions will be held every other Wednesday, starting Sept. 16.
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  • Three people harvest carrots from a raised garden bed.

    Nanook Grown students grow skills, food security, annual Equinox Dinner

    September 15, 2026

    The Nanook Grown Student Gardener Training Program gives UAF students hands-on experience growing food at the UAF Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Working with peer mentors and a garden manager, students learn practical skills in planting, harvesting and crop care while gaining teamwork experience and taking home a weekly share of produce.
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  • Chancellor Russ Vander Lugt

    Learning where we are, imagining where we'll go

    September 10, 2026

    It is an honor to serve our students, state and nation as UAF's 12th chancellor! As I begin this role, my top priority is to listen and learn. This is the purpose of the Chancellor's First 100 Days Initiative, or immersion tour. In the coming weeks, I will be spending time across our university visiting units, meeting with faculty, staff and students, and learning the "faces, spaces and places" of UAF. I want to hear your ideas about UAF's future.
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  • Spring '27 textbook adoptions and cost transparency

    September 08, 2026

    The Alaska Textbook Cost Transparency Act went into effect on July 1. This means the timeline allowed for textbook adoptions is also changing, and the spring 2027 textbook adoption window opens Sept. 11 and ends Oct. 9.
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  • The Art-o-Mat machine dispenses original art instead of cigarettes.

    Art-o-Mat machine returns to UAF

    September 08, 2026

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting the Art-o-Mat machine at its office in Eielson 216 on campus.
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  • Navigating change with confidence

    September 08, 2026

    Change is a constant part of the workplace, and knowing how to navigate it can make all the difference. This month's development spotlight features two collections.
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  • Funding opportunity: Gene Sharp Lectureship on Nonviolent Action

    September 02, 2026

    The University of Alaska Foundation announces a new funding opportunity through the Gene Sharp Lectureship on Nonviolent Action. The fund supports UA programs and activities that advance the study, practice and teaching of nonviolent action.
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  • UAF reaches important accreditation milestone

    September 02, 2026

    UAF has submitted its Year-6 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review report to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The campus community can now view the report on the UAF Accreditation and Assessment webpage.
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  • Blue & Gold tickets still available

    September 02, 2026

    There's still time to get tickets to this year's Blue & Gold Celebration. The event, which sells out each year, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Wood Center and will recognize this year's Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Award recipients.
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  • Student Job Fair for on-campus jobs

    August 31, 2026

    Career Services is hosting a fall Student Jobs Fair on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Wood Center. UAF departments that are hiring are eager to meet potential student employees!
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  • Photos of Erin Whitney (left) and Todd Brinkman (right).

    Whitney, Brinkman named associate vice chancellors for research

    August 31, 2026

    Erin Whitney and Todd Brinkman have been named as half-time associate vice chancellors for research. The two positions constitute previous roles within the VCR office that have been vacant for some time. The positions provide leadership and capacity for specific research administration, development and partnership activities.
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  • FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund call for proposals

    August 27, 2026

    The University of Alaska is accepting proposals for the FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The FIF provides up to $360,000 in funding to support systemwide collaboration, academic innovation and professional development across the UA system. Faculty from all three universities are encouraged to apply.
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  • Outdoor Adventures instructor Tristan O'Donoghue throws part of a rope as he assists student Anastasia Chen on building an anchor at Grapefruit Rocks on May 28, 2023.

    Start the semester with Nanook Recreation

    August 27, 2026

    Nanook Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes and trips for the campus community this semester. Space is limited, so sign up early to ensure your spot.
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  • Coming this fall: Help us review UAF's web content

    August 27, 2026

    University Relations will launch a campuswide review of webpages and published documents this fall to help ensure UAF's web content is current, useful and accessible.
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  • Student Job Fair for on-campus work

    August 26, 2026

    Career Services is hosting a fall student job fair on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Wood Center. UAF departments that are hiring are eager to meet potential student employees.
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  • The 2026-27 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows, clockwise from top left: Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Tanner Van Orden, Natalie Rouse and Julia Matteucci.

    Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellowships awarded

    August 26, 2026

    Five graduate students at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences have been named as 2026-2027 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows. RFRC fellowships provide funding for graduate student assistantships and recognize scholastic achievement in fisheries and marine science research. The new fellows include Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Julia Matteucci, Natalie Rouse and Tanner Van Orden.
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  • Honors College welcomes new staff members

    August 25, 2026

    Three new staff members have joined the Honors College team to begin the 2026-27 academic year.
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  • Rod Moore points at an interesting spot in one of the soil pits on the Fairbanks Experiment Farm on July 17, 2026.

    Class of 1976 alumnus gives back to university

    August 24, 2026

    Fifty years after beginning his ҹɫ¸£Àû journey, class of 1976 alumnus Rod Moore is giving back to the department that helped launch his career.
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  • Welcome to the new Cornerstone

    August 24, 2026

    Welcome to the first edition of your new Cornerstone newsletter! Thank you to everyone from our campus community, governance groups and university leadership whose feedback informed the changes we are making this year.
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  • UAF students Khrista Nicholas, Tony Blade, Zach Vayder, Tanner Van Orden and Jackson Pillifant were selected for 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

    Five UAF students earn prestigious NSF fellowship

    August 21, 2026

    Research ranging from harmful algal blooms and Arctic whales to fish evolution and climate-driven ocean change has earned five ҹɫ¸£Àû graduate students one of the nation's most competitive awards for early-career scientists.
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