Convocation today

The event, in Davis Concert Hall from 1-2 p.m., will be a celebration of UAF's people and accomplishments over the past year. Read more

Terlynn Olds named executive senior associate director of athletics

Terlynn Olds speaks into a handheld microphone

Olds will oversee daily operations and responsibilities for the Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics, student-athletes, administrative staff and coaches.

Student firefighters push a new firetruck into the fire station on the Fairbanks campus as part of the truck's commissioning ceremony.

The new equipment will primarily serve the Fairbanks campus and the northern and parts of the University Fire Service Area. Read more

Fostering the next generation of Arctic researchers, managers

Fostering the next generation of Arctic researchers and managers

We’ve heard it many times: "You are what you eat." The concept enabled college sophomore Annie Masterman to do cutting edge research connecting humpback whales to their diet. She was one of 13 undergraduate students from universities across the United States who spent the summer at UAF conducting research and learning about the Arctic.

What's on today

Chancellor's Convocation 2019

Employee counseling: 'Remaining Resilient'

Talk: Threat of stereotypes in STEM

Talk: Faith and science

College Savings Month

A young girl closes her eyes and hugs a stuffed dog. She stands near two adults and another child. Everyone is wearing Molly of Denali backpacks or lanyards.

To celebrate, the UA College Savings Plan program is giving away four $529 scholarship accounts.
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Toolik Field Station recognized for water system excellence

Aerial view of Toolik Field Station in summer, looking south to the Brooks Range.

Toolik Field Station received the Ursa Major tier, the highest level of recognition, from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Thermometers everywhere in Alaska

Thermometers at work everywhere in Alaska

Every Alaskan owns at least one version of a sensitive scientific instrument: the thermometer. But what is it measuring? Because hot and cold are relative terms, sometimes our senses can’t be trusted to tell us the difference. Read more