UAF names 2026 honorary degree, service award recipients

March 06, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has selected six people to honor during its 2026 commencement weekend in May. Honorary doctorates will be presented to Aġnik Polly Schaeffer and Vera Kingeekuk Metcalf. Bruce Cech, Maurice "Morris" McGinty, Lisa Putnam and Jack Wilbur will receive Meritorious Service Awards.

Bone-strengthening workout program offered in Juneau

March 06, 2026

A one-month Better Bones & Balance program will begin in early April in Juneau. The program combines strength and power training with group fitness activities for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia or a risk of developing low bone density.

Presentation to review Interior Alaska migratory waterfowl

March 05, 2026

Jeff Mason, an ecologist with the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District, will give a presentation on the migratory waterfowl that are seen annually overhead and in Delta fields as they fly to and from their nesting grounds.

Webinar discusses devastation caused by invasive northern pike

March 05, 2026

A free Zoom webinar from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, will provide an overview of how northern pike became an invasive problem in part of Alaska. The webinar is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.

Balto lives on long after run to glory

March 05, 2026

A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique.

Sitka cooking class features homestyle meal

March 04, 2026

Sitka cab driver, fisherman, teacher and musician Hank Moore will teach how to cook greens, black-eyed peas and black cod, "Hank style." Participants will enjoy the results afterward. The class, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, is at the Sitka Lutheran Church basement kitchen, 224 Lincoln St.

Marten visits are a glimpse into mystery

February 26, 2026

A trapper fresh out of the Cosna River country in Interior Alaska said he can't believe how many martens he had caught in a small area so far this winter. Friends are talking about the house-cat size creatures visiting their wood piles and porches. Could this be a boom in the number of these handsome woodland creatures?

Workshop to discuss winter feeding of livestock, horses

February 26, 2026

A workshop in Delta Junction will cover several topics related to feeding livestock during Alaska's long, cold winters. The class is Monday, March 2 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Delta Career Advancement Center, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave., Delta Junction.

Seed-starting workshops offered in Alaska communities

February 24, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is holding several seed-starting workshops around the state in March and April. Starting seeds early gives growers an opportunity to get a head start on Alaska's short, intense growing season and a way to grow plant varieties that local greenhouses may not carry.

Southern Alaska killer whales eat a remarkably diverse diet

February 23, 2026

Fish-eating killer whales in southern Alaska have a diverse, seasonally changing diet featuring salmon and groundfish, according to a recently published study in the journal Ecosphere. The types of fish consumed also differ greatly across foraging hotspots in the region.

Gabby Petito's family to speak on domestic violence March 2

February 23, 2026

Family members of a young woman murdered by her fiancé during a 2021 cross-country road trip will speak about domestic violence on March 2 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The full circling of a northern career

February 20, 2026

Hajo Eicken had "everything I could ever ask for" in his former career at a German institute. Well, almost everything.

Presentation to discuss ongoing vegetable variety research

February 20, 2026

A presentation in Delta Junction will provide an overview of the vegetable-testing program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Katie DiCristina, the lead research technician for the Alaska Variety Trials program, will facilitate the in-depth discussion.

Cheese-making, bone health focus of Delta workshop

February 19, 2026

Participants in a Delta Junction workshop will learn to make fresh, dairy-based cheese and other recipes to support lifelong bone health. Sarah Lewis, professor with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the workshop.

Talk to explore sub-Arctic education, forest products

February 19, 2026

A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher will explore how OneTree Alaska can serve as a model for sub-Arctic education and development of forest products. The presentation is part of the series “Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.”

Free workshops discuss gardening, small livestock and birch tapping

February 18, 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Center in Palmer is hosting a series of free lunch-and-learn classes throughout March. Topics include gardening for beginners, chicken-raising basics, birch tapping and caring for small farm animals.

52nd annual Festival of Native Arts returns to UAF Feb. 26-28

February 17, 2026

The 52nd annual Festival of Native Arts will return to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus from Feb. 26-28. The festival will feature three evenings of performances, cultural workshops and an artisan marketplace. All events are free and open to the public.