When snow melts early, a big fire season could follow

January 22, 2025

An early exit of Alaska's spring snow means more acreage could burn during the coming wildfire season, which begins when the snow melts off, says new research from the University of Alaska Fairbanks

33rd annual Science for Alaska talks and events announced

January 22, 2025

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, featuring Alaska stories from author Ned Rozell, Alaska landscape changes as seen from space, a conversation with two UAF rocket scientists and Alaska's Mount Churchill volcano.

Veteran reporter named to Snedden Endowed Chair of Journalism

January 22, 2025

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Science and Environmental Journalism has named Paula Dobbyn to the Snedden Endowed Chair of Journalism for the 2024-2027 term.

Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau

January 21, 2025

Juneau residents with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or who are interested in learning how bone and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health can apply for a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program.

February webinars focus on chainsaw safety and cutting firewood

January 17, 2025

Wood is an important fuel source in Alaska. In February, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host three free webinars on cutting wood safely and keeping chainsaws in good working condition.

Museum to host annual open house Feb. 1

January 17, 2025

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will host its annual open house on Saturday, Feb. 1, from noon to 4 p.m.

Three rockets will ignite Poker Flat's 2025 launch season

January 16, 2025

Three NASA sounding rockets are set to launch from Poker Flat Research Range as early as Tuesday to learn more about three types of aurora -- black, flickering and fast-pulsating.

Anchorage, Kenai panels will discuss carbon capture, storage

January 16, 2025

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host two town hall discussions about carbon capture, use and storage in Anchorage and Kenai.

Learn fun, fascinating facts about Alaska slugs

January 15, 2025

For the past three years, Joey Slowik has focused on preventing slug damage to crops. Along the way, Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods.

Pike use marine corridors to colonize new Alaska territory

January 15, 2025

Northern pike are moving through salt water to invade freshwater habitats in Southcentral Alaska, according to a new study. It's the first known documentation that northern pike are traveling through estuaries, where fresh water from rivers mixes with the ocean, to colonize new territory in North America.

24 NextGen scholars receive $268,000 in second round of scholarships

January 15, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture NextGen Program has awarded 24 additional scholarships worth a total of $268,000 to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Tuition-free educational backcountry expeditions offered for high schoolers

January 14, 2025

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2025 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions. The programs offer hands-on outdoor experiences that combine adventure with scientific and artistic exploration.

Forum brings together Interior farmers, producers and market gardeners

January 14, 2025

A free two-day event will offer a mix of formal presentations and time for Interior Alaska farmers and growers to share ideas and knowledge. The inaugural Interior Alaska Farm Forum will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks. It is designed to connect local farmers with other farmers and with the resources they need to succeed. It's also an opportunity for people thinking about becoming farmers to learn more.

Auditions open for ‘STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue’

January 14, 2025

Theatre UAF is holding auditions for "STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue," a production celebrating the resilience of the working class through songs and scenes from iconic musicals and playwrights.

Public can explore Arctic leadership at free lectures

January 13, 2025

Weekly public lectures this spring at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will examine leadership challenges and opportunities in the Arctic. Topics include Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, justice, media, and military strategies.

RAHI application period opens for summer 2025

January 10, 2025

The Rural Alaska Honors Institute is accepting applications for its summer 2025 session. The session will run from May 27 to July 11. Applications are due by Saturday, March 1.

Learn skills to take venison from field to plate

January 10, 2025

Venison is a local favorite on dinner tables in Southeast Alaska. Ian Derauf, who has been hunting and cooking wild game since he was a teenager, will lead a two-day workshop in Sitka on transforming meat from a Sitka black-tailed deer into tasty meals.