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UAF students prepare to study away in 11 states, 13 countries
May 08, 2026
As the spring semester wraps up, 41 UAF students are preparing to embark on a new adventure this summer or fall. These students will spend a semester or academic year experiencing life as a student at another university, all across the country and the world.
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Friday Focus: Real skill keeps Alaska running
May 08, 2026
Alaskans know better than most: it takes real skill to keep a state this big running smoothly. Wednesday was National Skilled Trades Day, an opportunity to recognize the people whose knowledge and expertise help keep Alaska running every day. I hope you celebrated and thanked a skilled trades professional for their hard work (if not, there's still an opportunity)! At CTC, we're proud to support that work as part of UAF's mission.
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Health and mind matters: A wellness collection
May 08, 2026
Two important observances are being celebrated this month: Global Employee Health and Fitness Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month. Visit the Health and Mind Matters: A Wellness Collection to participate in a way that works best for you.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative marks season of milestones
May 08, 2026
Spring 2026 has brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a pivotal moment: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars.
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May 05, 2026
America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event from May 12-14 that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development funding.
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URSA seeking members for 2026-2027 review panel
May 04, 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking new members for the 2026-2027 review panel. Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff from all UAF campuses are invited to participate.
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Staff professional development support
May 04, 2026
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. The deadline to apply for Q4 is June 30.
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Carrie Baker selected as College of Liberal Arts dean
May 01, 2026
University of Alaska Fairbanks Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern has appointed Carrie Baker to serve as the permanent dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective May 17.
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Friday Focus: Commencement fever
May 01, 2026
This week, the Fairbanks thaw has been outpaced by something much more infectious, a case of "commencement fever." It's like spring fever, but with the volume turned all the way up. You can feel the campus temperature rising. Not just from the returning sun but from that unmistakable hum of frantic final prep, the collective exhale of hard-earned relief and the kind of pure joy that only graduation weekend can spark. In the 20-plus years I've spent walking these halls as both a student and staff member, this seasonal "fever" remains my absolute favorite time of year.
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Making our digital content more accessible
May 01, 2026
The way we create and share digital content (webpages, documents, videos, and more) has a direct impact on who can access information at our institution. Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully engage with our content.
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UAF School of Education students receive CARTA scholarship
May 01, 2026
The Central Alaska Retired Teachers Association selected two University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Education students as recipients of the prestigious Marie Paxon Educator Scholarship.
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Spots available: Field safety firearms training
May 01, 2026
If you carry a shotgun or pistol in the field and haven't taken a safety course in the past few years, you're likely due for a recertification. There are a few spots available in both the pistol and shotgun courses offered in early May.
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Staff Alliance professional development support Q4
May 01, 2026
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. Examples include, but are not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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UAF Summer Sessions camps still have openings
April 29, 2026
Although many of the Summer Sessions summer camps for kids are full with long waiting lists, there are still almost 400 open seats. Openings are available in half-day and full-day camps for all ages, from June 1 through August 14.
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April 29, 2026
On May 7, Kaltura settings will be updated to improve video accessibility and streamline workflow. Here is everything you need to know about the changes and how they help the university meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines AA 2.1 requirements for 99% accurate captions.
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INE showcases applied Arctic engineering for Senator Murkowski
April 24, 2026
INE hosted Lisa Murkowski and an international delegation for a tour of UAF research facilities, highlighting how applied Arctic engineering is addressing real-world challenges across Alaska's infrastructure, energy systems, and environment.
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Next CHP First Friday tour on May 1
April 24, 2026
The next First Friday Central Heat and Powerplant tour is rapidly approaching on May 1. Contact the office to reserve your spot today. The tour runs from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
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Participate in CTL cohort survey on AI tools
April 24, 2026
To understand how college faculty perceive and adapt their teaching practices in response to generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a group of faculty from the Center for Teaching and Learning's SoTL@UAF research cohort is conducting a survey. Please participate by May 8.
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URSA accepting applications for fall mentor awards and student project awards
April 24, 2026
The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is accepting applications from undergraduate students for the Student Project Award, and from faculty, research professionals, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students for the Mentor Award. Applications for both programs are due by June 7.
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Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
April 21, 2026
The application period for the 2027 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is open, with a June 3 deadline. Fellows work for a year with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government in Washington, D.C. Interested students should start their applications early to allow time to collect references and other materials.
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April 20, 2026
The University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor advisory search committee, in consultation with the executive search firm WittKieffer, has completed Zoom interviews with nine candidates and submitted its recommendations to University of Alaska President Pat Pitney for review and selection of candidates to advance to the next stage of the search process. President Pitney will extend invitations to a select number of candidates for on‑campus interviews, which are expected to take place during the week of May 4.
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Updated volunteer qualification checklist
April 20, 2026
To streamline risk management forms requiring reviews and approvals, the Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management office is beginning to change PDF forms into DynamicForms in the NextGen platform. The Volunteer Qualification Checklist was updated on April 15.
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Free Alaska Native Language Archive workshops
April 20, 2026
Join free Alaska Native Language Archive workshops with Anna Berge, the director of ANLA, via Zoom. Two workshops are available: a Language Documentation and Description Workshop on April 20 and 22 from 5-7 p.m., and an Archive Workshop on April 21 and 23 from 5-7 p.m.
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Volunteers requested for 2026 Really Free Market
April 20, 2026
This is a call for volunteers for the 2026 Really Free Market. Please consider joining Summer Sessions in hosting the 15th annual market on Saturday, May 16, on the UAF Campus in the Lola Tilly parking lot.
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Connor honored with national cold regions engineering award
April 20, 2026
Billy G. Connor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Northern Engineering is a recipient of the ASCE Harold R. Peyton Award for advancing cold regions engineering, infrastructure resilience and Arctic research.
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