Jackie Morton hired as director of Department of Military and Veteran Services

Jackie Morton has been hired as the new director of the recently reorganized Department of Military and Veteran Services. Read more

UAF’s Hinzman elected president of Arctic science organization

UAF Vice Chancellor for Research Larry Hinzman has been elected president of the International Arctic Science Committee. Read more

What gives walruses the willies?

Walrus photo taken with a time lapse camera

Former UAF researcher's photos reveal why walruses flee beaches. Read more

Alaska’s big river never stops flowing

It’s midsummer, a good time to slip a canoe onto the Yukon River. Read more

On the calendar:

Museum behind the scenes (today)

Talk: 'Dry Needling' (today)

Talk: 'Eielson Update on the F-35s' (Wednesday)

Deadlines and reminders:

Parking permits available (Wednesday)

Occupational endorsement discount

Volunteers needed for alumni hamburger booth

The UAF Alumni Association is looking for volunteers for the annual hamburger booth fundraiser at the Tanana Valley State Fair. Read more

UAF Day is Aug. 7 at Tanana Valley State Fair

UAF is sponsoring UAF Day at the Tanana Valley State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 7, featuring displays, activities and a discount on fair admission. Read more

Book profiles women in Alaska’s petroleum industry

UA Press has released "Wildcat Women: Narratives of Women Breaking Ground in Alaska’s Oil and Gas Industry," by Carla Williams. Read more

Earthworm species may be native to Interior Alaska

A Fairbanks high school student has discovered five species of earthworms in Interior Alaska, including one possibly native to North America. Read more