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January 23, 2026
The Academic Advising Center has been renamed Nanook Advising, effective Feb. 1, 2026. This change reflects the continued evolution of advising at UAF toward a more integrated, student-centered approach that emphasizes proactive engagement, innovation, and sustained academic support. Furthermore, Nanook Advising has several recent additions and updates to its team, all designed to further strengthen the collective commitment to student success and retention at UAF.
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Friday Focus: An exciting road ahead
January 23, 2026
The Alaska Nanooks Athletics season has surged forward with positive momentum, driven by competitive excellence, increasing fan energy, and a shared belief in what Nanook Athletics represents for our university, our community, and our state. Across all programs, your Nanooks have delivered resilient performances, memorable moments, and a renewed sense that something special is building on campus and within Fairbanks.
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Food for Fines enables campus to support its own community
January 21, 2026
When the times get tough, the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, everyone in our community feels it. Thanks to the "Food for Fines" food drive, community members with past parking fines were invited to pay it forward in the form of non-perishable food donations.
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Arctic Innovation Competition submission deadline Feb. 27
January 21, 2026
Started in 2009, the Arctic Innovation Competition is Alaska’s original idea contest that awards $45,000 in cash prizes and awards. Please let your students know the deadline to submit an idea for AIC 2026 is Friday, Feb. 27 by 11:59 p.m.
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2026 Staff Make Students Count nominations
January 21, 2026
Every year, Staff Alliance members partner with UAA, UAF, UAS, and System Office Staff Councils to honor staff who go above and beyond to support students in the university system. We need your help to learn who and how these hidden gems "Make Students Count." Submit nominations to Molly Anslinger in the UAF Governance Office by March 20.
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Blue course evaluations reminder
January 21, 2026
As the spring 2026 semester kicks off, the Academic Compliance Office has a variety of helpful information and resources to share regarding Blue course evaluations.
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January 21, 2026
Join the gener8tor gBETA Alaska team for an upcoming info session on Jan. 23 to learn more about the February accelerator program. We’ll share how gBETA supports early-stage innovation – from university research and technology commercialization to venture-backed startups – and highlight ecosystem impact, answering your questions.
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New UAF fundraising toolkit available
January 20, 2026
The UAF Office of Development has launched a comprehensive fundraising toolkit to help departments and units plan and execute successful philanthropic outreach.
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Reminder: Submit for 2026 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
January 20, 2026
The nomination period for the 2026 UAF Chancellor's Cornerstone Award is open from Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 20. This award honors staff who embody the spirit of dedication, service, and community that helped build the university.
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January 20, 2026
Outdoor Adventures is hosting weekly fat bike group rides every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. These rides are free for all students. Outdoor Adventures and UAF Green Bikes have free fat bikes available for these group rides, but participants are certainly encouraged to bring their own bike.
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Call for abstracts for the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
January 20, 2026
Fishery researchers, managers, and other professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium to share knowledge, experience, and learn about marine heatwaves at high latitudes. Abstracts are due by Jan. 30 for consideration as oral or poster presentations.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training via Zoom
January 20, 2026
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The training is provided by the Office of Research Integrity.
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Study Away participation more than doubled in 2025
January 20, 2026
Participation in the UAF Study Away program more than doubled this past year, from 30 students in 2024 to 71 students in 2025. The Study Away program offers UAF students the opportunity to enhance their education with a semester or two at another international or U.S. university, while earning credit towards their UAF degree.
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Cold-weather reminder: Helping take care of our campus
January 20, 2026
Living and working in a sub-arctic environment means we all play a part in keeping UAF's buildings safe, warm, and working as they should, especially during periods of extreme cold.
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MBS Hess Commons restroom addition
January 20, 2026
The walls are now up on the new single ADA-compliant restroom being built in the Hess Commons near the Campus Cache. Most of the plumbing and electrical rough-in is complete, and tile will be installed in the coming days. Part of this project also includes renovating the old computer lab. The project is on track to be completed in early March.
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Arctic Collaboratory: Permafrost
January 20, 2026
Join an interactive discussion about interdisciplinary collaborations and co-production, AI in Arctic permafrost research, and changing high-latitude permafrost landscapes on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Akasofu 501 or via Zoom.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating unity and civil rights
January 16, 2026
As we head into the long weekend, I find myself reflecting upon this upcoming Monday, which celebrates both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Alaska Civil Rights Day. This day is more than just a break in our work week and academic calendar. It is an opportunity to honor our shared history, the people who demanded change and our ongoing commitment to foster a community where every voice belongs and matters.
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UAF seeks feedback on Customer Relationship Management software
January 16, 2026
The statewide-lead Customer Relationship Management request for proposal project team is gathering feedback on RFP requirements for an integrated UA-wide CRM system to replace Salesforce/Erx, Nanook Navigator, and Raiser's Edge as a single platform for student relationship data and communications throughout the student journey. The CRM will be used supplementally to Banner, which will continue to be the source of record. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
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Applications open for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska
January 15, 2026
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2026 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions for high-school youth. The application deadline is March 15.
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Free statistics consulting services through spring 2026
January 15, 2026
Do you need statistics help with your research? The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides free statistics consulting to students, faculty, staff, and the community through their STAT 454/654 seminar course throughout the spring 2026 semester.
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McDonald appointed interim director of UAF Bristol Bay Campus
January 13, 2026
Alyssa McDonald has been appointed as the interim director for the UAF Bristol Bay Campus, effective Jan. 11, 2026. McDonald, who currently serves as a precollege and dual-credit advisor for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska, will lead the campus until a permanent director is seated in the summer of 2026.
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Limited submission opportunity
January 13, 2026
The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program supports graduate education in STEM fields within EPSCoR jurisdictions, providing financial assistance to institutions for fellows pursuing diverse disciplines. White papers are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2026.
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Call for abstracts: Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference
January 13, 2026
The Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference requests submissions for oral and poster presentations drawn from all disciplines that address questions and issues of concern to Western Alaska communities. Ongoing recovery from ex-Typhoon Halong is anticipated to shape this year's conversation, and proposals are encouraged that speak to storm recovery and community preparedness. Other topics are still welcome. Abstracts due by Jan. 30.
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Nanooks power play: 4k in the Carlson
January 12, 2026
It's Power Play night on Jan. 17 for the first series of the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup this season. Help the Nanooks reach their goal of 4,000 fans in the stands for their 100th season and wear white to whiteout the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves.
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Pack the Patty for Nanooks men's basketball
January 12, 2026
The Nanooks want you to pack the Patty on Saturday, Jan. 17, for their in-state rivalry game against the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves! Wear white to whiteout UAA and help get the Nanooks to 1,000 fans in the stands.
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