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University of Alaska Fairbanks students attend a summer class outdoors on the Troth Yeddha' campus.

Friday Focus: The beat goes on!

For many, tomorrow marks the end of the term and the end of the academic year. The end is upon us! It is a huge relief. Commencement is tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center. If you usually go, I will see you there. If you don't usually attend, I encourage you to go. The event and ceremony provide a moment of clarity for the meaning of our collective endeavor like few others. It is a wonderful and affirming way to finish the year. At the same time, for many here at UAF, this weekend marks the beginning of summer as much or even more than the end of the spring semester. It marks the beginning of a whole new and different season of our efforts.


UAF in the News

Alaska's U.S. senators press museums and universities to repatriate Indigenous remains (Yahoo News)

Alaska-lumber bill gets support from loggers and green groups as it advances toward final vote (Alaska Beacon)

Fresh Eyes on Ice (KTBY)

ONC’s Science and Culture Camp means fish camps, time on the tundra, and joining biology with tradition (KYUK)

What's happening today

Deadlines and reminders


Celebrate graduates at UAF's commencement ceremony tomorrow!

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor the Class of 2023 during its 101st commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.


In this black and white photo, a husky-breed dog stands at attention on two chairs. A man in a long coat adjusts a panel on an easel in front of the dog. The panel features a sculpted relief image of a similar dog. Another man stands behind the dog on the chairs.

Long after run to glory, Balto lives on

A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique.


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