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USDA grant strengthens future of agriculture systems, workforce

A five-year $18 million grant awarded to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will help prepare the next generation to take active roles in the country's agricultural sector. Read more ...


Free ice cream for UAF research units

UAF Chancellor Dan White and Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer will be handing out free ice cream outside of the Elvey Building from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. All UAF researchers, students, and staff are invited to come enjoy some ice cream and socialize.


Emeline JonesEmeline Jones selected as new Graduate School assistant director

The graduate school is pleased to announce Emeline Jones has joined the University of Alaska Fairbanks as the new assistant director of the Graduate School and Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Officer Yogi joins UAF Police Department

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department's newest officer is short, furry and will do just about anything for his favorite toy. Officer Yogi, the department's first explosives K-9, arrived in Fairbanks last weekend and made his public debut at Saturday’s Midnight Sun Run. Learn more ...


On-time, on-schedule with Zoom's timer app

The Zoom Timer app is a countdown tool for keeping meetings and time-based tasks on track. Together with the app's stopwatch, these features can encourage on-time meeting arrivals, and make sure meetings don't go over the scheduled times. Read more ...


Felix Pedro bust moved

The Felix Pedro Bust that was previously located on the third floor of the library has been permanently relocated to the Fairbanks Pioneer Museum. Additional details will be forthcoming on a ribbon cutting of this transfer and until then we hope everyone that visits Pioneer Park can enjoy it in its new location.


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