One of the most frequently asked questions around the NCAA is "What's the deal with
Name, Image, and Likeness?" Most notably for us at UAF has extended to, "What are
the Nanooks doing to stay relevant and competitive in the world of NIL?" These sound
like simple questions, which they are, but they can often have complex answers. My
goal for you in this week's Friday Focus is to provide clarity regarding our path
forward and provide a quick dive into what our Alaska Nanooks have for opportunities.
Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is proposing to combine two of its Interior community
campuses as part of a new effort to boost access to postsecondary education in rural
Alaska. Read more on the proposal.
Mikayla Miller, the library youth services coordinator at the Kuskokwim Campus, is
the rural staff spotlight for October 2024. Learn more about Miller's contributions to her campus community.
UAF's Office of Admissions and the Transfer Credit team are delighted to take part
in the national celebration of transfer students with a virtual session for UAF faculty
and staff members, and a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer students.
Read more about events for students and a session for staff and faculty members.
In Alaska, harbor seals thrive in the chilled water of Iliamna Lake, sliding their
blubbery bodies onto floating pieces of ice for a winter rest. This group of round-eyed
water dwellers has remained a mystery for years, but now, in partnership with local
Indigenous communities, scientists have found surprising genetic differences in the
seals. Learn more about the study results.
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