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UAF among best in online bachelor's programs

 
U.S. News and World Report's 2020 rankings lists UAF as Alaska's only national university, and among its best online bachelor's programs. Read more
 

Alaska needs women engineers to help it move forward

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We must provide the tools for success to our women engineering students, and our retention rates suggest that we’re on the right track.

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Teaching Tip: Three ways to encourage student resilience

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Today’s college students are excessively stressed. These suggested strategies can make your course less stressful without reducing rigor. Read more

What's on today

Accreditation forum for staff
Weight Stigma Awareness Week activities
Sport business series: Building a meaningful network
Emergency preparedness: Disasters and the home
CFOS Seminar: 'Which Way Is North in a Painting?'

 

Deadlines and reminders

Nanook Recreation virtual race series
 

Accreditation site visit begins

Separate forums for staff, students and faculty will be held today and tomorrow, plus an exit meeting Oct. 2. Read more
 

CFOS Seminar: ‘Which Way Is North in a Painting?' 

CFOS Seminar: ‘Which Way Is North in a Painting?' 
Todd Sherman will discuss drawing and painting Northern landscapes and animals Wednesday,
Sept. 30, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read more
 

Get help designing your online course

This workshop includes an overview of the Quality Matters Rubric and provides a framework for participants to design an online course plan.
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