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Friday Focus: Be an ally

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— by Anupma Prakash There are many things we can do to signal to students that we are supportive. An act of kindness will go a long way to show that we are their ally. Read more

GNAC fall season suspension affects five UAF sports

Today, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference CEO Board announced that it would suspend all intercollegiate athletic competitions through Nov. 30. The decision affects five sports at UAF: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross-country running and volleyball. Read more

Eckert appointed Alaska Sea Grant director

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Ginny L. Eckert was appointed director for Alaska Sea Grant earlier this month. Read more

What's on

UAF Yoga Club (July 18)
UAF in Golden Days Grande Parade (July 18)
‘One Health, One Future’ documentary airs (July 18)

Deadlines and reminders

Apply: URSA fall project awards (July 19)

OU Campus upgrade July 21

OmniUpdate will be upgrading the UA and UAF web content management software, OU Campus, to the latest version from 10:30 a.m.-2p.m. July 21.
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UAF recognized as top school by Times Higher Education

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UAF is the top U.S. university in Times Higher Education’s 2020 Impact Rankings for quality education. Read more

Gretchen Gordon named KUAC general manager

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Gretchen Gordon has worked for KUAC TV 9/FM 89.9 since 2003, first as director of development and outreach. She was appointed interim general manager in November 2019. Read more

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