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Karsten Hueffer has been appointed dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and will begin his appointment on July 2, 2023.

Hueffer appointed dean of UAF College of Natural Science and Mathematics

University of Alaska Fairbanks provost and executive vice chancellor, Anupma Prakash, has appointed Karsten Hueffer to serve as the dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Hueffer is a tenured professor of veterinary medicine and has served CNSM as acting/interim dean for over a year. Under his leadership the college showed a steep fiscal recovery, launched new academic programs, hired new faculty, grew enrollment, and is moving forward embracing UAF’s vision and strategic plan.


Student Erik Bach uses a jackleg drill in UAF's underground mine training camp near Delta Junction in November 2022. In the foreground is instructor Jim Smith. Instructor Sam Reves is in the background. Photo courtesy of the UAF Mining and Petroleum Training Service

Aurora: Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs

In a UAF-owned tunnel southeast of Delta Junction, hundreds of Alaskans have learned the skills needed to succeed in underground mine jobs -- and many others. Find out more in the Spring 2023 Aurora.


A Visual Art Academy student works on cartoons.

Registration open for Visual Art Academy

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Art in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts will host the 19th annual Summer Visual Art Academy, an intensive visual arts program for students from grades 6-12. The Visual Art Academy will be held June 5-16, 2023. Check out our website for more info and register now for the best selection of classes!

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Trent Sutton pauses for a photo in the UAF Wood Center during Research and Creative Activity Day.

Sutton appointed vice provost, accreditation liaison officer

University of Alaska Fairbanks Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Anupma Prakash, has appointed Trent Sutton as the new vice provost and accreditation liaison officer. In his new role, Sutton will also be serving as the dean of General Studies and the director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activities.


Erlingur Gudleifsson works with UAF ABEC, ACEP, and Center ICE to identify opportunities in the fisheries and energy sectors of Alaska and Iceland.

UAF participates in Nordic Innovation Summit 2023

The University of Alaska Fairbanks participated in panel discussions at the Nordic Innovation Summit in Seattle, organized by the National Nordic Museum, including a panel moderated by Erlingur Guðleifsson of the UAF Alaska Blue Economy Center. The summit brought together innovators and industry leaders from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland to discuss emerging trends and challenges in the seafood industry.


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