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Report offers insights into community solar's future in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥

A new report by the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥â€™ ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Center for Energy and Power provides a roadmap for future developments of community solar. Take a deeper look inside the report.


a portrait of a smiling person with long hair and wearing a black shirtLaura Conner named interim vice chancellor for research

Research Professor Laura Conner will serve as UAF's interim vice chancellor for research. Read more about Conner.


REMINDER: Ph.D. visit nomination forms due

Faculty members can nominate their top candidates for UAF's campus visit for prospective Ph.D. students. The visit is scheduled for Feb. 27 - March 2, 2025, and will be fully funded, including airfare, activities, meals and lodging for those selected. Learn more about nominating prospective Ph.D. students.


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Webinar: ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Sea Grant fellowships for graduate students

Graduate students are invited to join a Jan. 9 information session with ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Sea Grant at 11 a.m. to learn more about career development opportunities in marine policy and science. Read more and register.


Earlier Cornerstone deadlines begin in spring 2025 semester

Starting this month, there are new deadlines for submissions to the Cornerstone employee and student newsletters. Learn more on when and where to submit information.


January development spotlight: Productivity and time management

This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team presents a training collection on productivity, time management, and prioritization. Read more about opportunities, including a Jan. 16 instructor-led webinar.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders


New earlier graduation deadline is Feb. 1

This year's graduation application deadline is earlier than in past years. Students planning to graduate in May must apply by Feb. 1. Students are encouraged to get their applications in as soon as possible, asÌýthere will be no late application available.


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Results shed light on aurora's birth

Newly published results from a 2021 experiment led by a ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky. Read more on the results.


Information sessions: UAF, Gardner Institute

Learn about UAF's 5-year partnership with the Gardner Institute at one of two information sessions on Jan. 8. Find out how to join a session.Ìý


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