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Cost appointed as dean of UAF School of Education

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash has appointed Douglas Cost to serve as the dean of the School of Education. Cost will replace Amy Vinlove when she retires from her position as dean at the end of January. Read more on what Cost brings to the position.


R1 Ph.D. recruitment visit nominations

Faculty members can nominate their top candidates for UAF’s campus visit for prospective Ph.D. students traveling from within the U.S. To be eligible, prospective students must completeÌýthe Ph.D. applicationÌýby Jan. 15. Get more info on the Ph.D. nominations.


Two Licensed Practical Nurse students practice medical checks on a test mannequin.

CTC hosts first LPN pinning ceremony

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Community and Technical College is holding a pinning ceremony for the first group of students completing the Licensed Practical Nurse program. The ceremony will be held at CTC downtown, 604 Barnette Street, on Wed., Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served immediately following. Learn more about the event.


Thriving Within: Empower your mind, elevate your well-being

This new workshop series focuses on mental and emotional well-being, covering various topics designed to help individuals navigate common psychological challenges and adopt healthy lifestyles. Workshops occur on the fourth Thursday of the month January through April from 11 a.m. to noon, plus an additional workshop on March 6. Learn more and register for workshops.


URSA Fall 2024 Travel Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate students who received a Fall 2024 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester. Read more on the undergraduate award recipients.


Julie Benson, associate director for IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence, ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, receives the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award, April 10, 2024.

Save the date: Staff Recognition and Development Day

Staff Recognition and Development Day will take place April 3. The day includes an awards ceremony, a staff lunch and ice cream social, and a mix of professional and personal development activities. Learn more and contact POCs to get involved.


Students and staff of GeoFORCE ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ hike across the Matanuska Glacier on a guided tour, 6/11/24. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise

Public can explore Arctic leadership at free lectures

Weekly public lectures this spring at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will examine leadership challenges and opportunities in the Arctic. Topics include Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, justice, media, and military strategies. Get more info on scheduled lectures.

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R1 Troth Yeddha' Financial Awards for incoming Ph.D. students

Troth Yeddha' financial awards to cover tuition, fees, research assistantships and health insurance are available for doctoral students admitted for the 2025-26 academic year. Faculty can apply for Troth Yeddha' support for incoming Ph.D. students using . To be eligible, prospective students must complete the Ph.D. application here by Jan. 15. The deadline to apply for Troth Yeddha' financial awards is Jan. 31. Get more info on the financial awards.


Cast members perform during a dress rehearsal of the UAF Theatre and Film production of Dance Nation Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the UAF Salisbury Theatre. UAF Photo by Eric Engman.

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

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. Read more about the auditions.


Brian Barnes, in the green tropical shirt, enjoys his retirement party at The Pub on campus, Oct. 25, 2024Brian Barnes burrows into retirement after nearly 40 years at UAF

A champion in the study of hibernation and other cold weather adaptations, Barnes also helped lead a vast expansion of UAF’s biomedical research efforts. Learn more in the winter 2024 Aurora.


Spring intramural registration open now

Nanook Recreation Intramural team registration is open. Intramural sports are open to students, faculty, staff and Fairbanks community members. Register a team or join a team that already exists as a free agent. Get more info on registration.


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