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Apply: URSA summer 2026 Student Project Awards
January 27, 2026
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the summer 2026 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through March 1.
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Nominations for Commencement 2026 Emeriti and President's Adjunct Award due Jan. 30
January 26, 2026
Jan. 30 is the deadline to submit nominations for emeritus/emerita faculty for Commencement 2026. Nominations for the President's Adjunct Award covering the 2025-26 academic year are also due Jan. 30. Nomination guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submission forms are available on the Office of the Provost's website.
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URSA accepting applications for summer 2026 Mentor Project Awards
January 26, 2026
Mentors from all UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for an URSA Mentor Award for projects taking place during the Summer 2026 semester. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects. Applications will be accepted through March 1.
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Non-credit courses with openings
January 26, 2026
Openings remain in several spring 2026 non-credit courses for adults, offered through UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning. Registration will close soon for some classes.
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January 26, 2026
Zoom Hub is being included and enabled by default on the Zoom Workplace app for all new and existing Zoom accounts. Zoom has stated that it plans to enable Hub for all accounts on Feb. 6.
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Three-day graduate writing retreat in February
January 26, 2026
The UAF Graduate School is organizing a 3-day writing retreat on Feb. 25-27, specifically for Ph.D. and master's students. This retreat is aimed at students who have completed their coursework and are currently engaged in dissertation or thesis writing.
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UAF Business Leader of the Year nominations due March 8
January 26, 2026
Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 University of Alaska Fairbanks Business Leader of the Year award. The award, presented by the UAF College of Business and Security Management, honors a person who has demonstrated leadership, business acumen, community engagement and educational support.
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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 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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