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Friday Focus: Looking forward

In a recent meeting, a member of my leadership team mentioned that April always feels like a sprint to the finish line. I am sure many of you, especially students and faculty who are wrapping up your final exams, can relate to that metaphor. However, for me, it feels like the race has just begun. Read more...


Students awarded linguistics internships

Two undergraduate students in the College of Rural and Community Development, Alicia Smoke and Dante Burk, have been awarded summer internships in linguistics at the University of Oregon. Read more...


UAF in the News

The Lifesaving Sled Dog Balto Had Genes unlike Those of Dog Breeds Today (Scientific American)

Keeping Alaska's "heart" languages alive: Native language experts share personal stories at the State Capitol (KNBA)

State of salmon is no rosy picture, UAF professor says (Alaska Public Media)

Innovation shines at annual UAF competition (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)

Alaska had a quieter year for earthquakes in 2022, new report says (Alaska Beacon)

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Jaclyn Bergamino, (pen name Jaclyn Wilmoth), holds the paperback copy of her first novel, The Snow Witch. Photo Courtesy of Jaclyn Bergamino.

Alumna Bergamino launches first book

UAF English Department MFA Alumni, Jaclyn Bergamino will launch her newly published book, The Snow Witch, at Ursa Major Distilling tonight. Read more...


URSA announces student awardees

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has named four students recipients of its summer student project awards. Read more...


Student Health and Counseling closure

Student Health and Counseling will be closed Friday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Read more...


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