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Pietsch (man) with a dog licking his face.

Study aims to understand cognitive decline in older dogs

A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher has launched a study of cognitive decline in older Alaska dogs. Read more about the study.


Summer registration open; changes to non-resident surcharge

Beginning summer 2024, courses during all three summer sessions will be subject to a nonresident surcharge, meaning tuition rates for summer courses will be charged at the same rates as fall and spring courses. Read more on registration and surcharge changes.


Jessica Skipper with her Excellence in Technology Administration Award from EAB presented at the CONNECTED24 conference.

Jessica Skipper wins technology excellence award

Jessica Skipper, student success systems administrator at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was recognized as the winner of EAB's Student Success Collaborative-Excellence in Technology Administration Award. Read more about Skipper's recognition.


Banff Mountain Film Festival

Nanook Recreation will be hosting the Banff Mountain Film Festival with support from the Folk School! The show will start March 3 at 6 p.m. with doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Outdoor Adventures office, the Wood Center front desk, and at Beaver Sports. Join us at The Pub for our first-ever Banff After-party until 11 p.m. raffling off additional prizes. Learn more about the event.


March CHP First Friday tour

Utilities is pleased to continue its "First Friday" tour schedule. The next tour will be on March 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the CHP, 865 Alumni Drive, Building FS840. Learn more and sign up.


Pond in Alaska's Arctic created by beaver pond.

Scientists, others to discuss impact of beaver move in Arctic

Scientists and others from remote communities across western Alaska and northern Canada concerned about the migration of beavers into the Arctic will gather at the University of Alaska Fairbanks later this month. Read more about the impact.

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Festival of Native Arts participants smiles at the 2018 celebration

Festival of Native Arts marks 50th celebration this week

The 50th Festival of Native Arts will be held at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus on Feb. 22-24. The event is free and open to the public. Please visit the event Facebook page for full performance schedule updates and the workshop schedule. Read more about event details.


2024 commencement ceremony checklist and timeline

Please share this information with your students! There are several important dates for students to prepare for graduation and the 2024 Commencement ceremony. Learn more about important deadlines.


About Cornerstone

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