UAF makes list of best online degrees
UAF has been included on four of U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 lists of the best online programs. Read more
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Tuition-free expeditions for girls seek applications
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Inspiring Girls Expeditions is accepting applications through Jan. 19 for tuition-free summer science and wilderness expeditions in Alaska, Colorado and Washington for girls ages 16 to 17. Read more
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The most remote place in the U.S.
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What’s the most remote spot in Alaska? According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, more than 4 million miles of road crisscross the continental U.S. Alaska has 12,823 miles of public roads. That’s less than Vermont, which is 62 times smaller. Read more
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Explore the aurora at the museum this month
The UA Museum of the North is exploring the aurora at hands-on programs during the month of January. Read more
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Ice tower open house
The ice tower is opening for spring 2018! Join Outdoor Adventures at an open house Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 4-8 p.m. Enjoy climbing, a bonfire and barbecue. Read more
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Pesticide training offered in Alaska communities
The Cooperative Extension Service will offer pesticide applicator certification training Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 to communities across Alaska. Read more
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BLaST scholarship applications due Feb. 11
Applications for 2018-2019 BLaST research scholarships (new and renewing) are now being accepted. Read more
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People return to flawed places because they do
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As a child, Deb Long spent many hours at the post office in Ester, Alaska. Her mother Ruth was the postmaster there. As an adult, she has settled into a funky little house that stands on brick legs in the Holy Cross section of New Orleans. Read more
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