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Alaska Nanooks Athletics: Hockey, volleyball and swimming this week
September 24, 2026
The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and there is a lot of excitement building across Alaska Nanooks Athletics. This week, Nanook Nation gets a chance to see three of our programs in action as hockey, volleyball and swimming take center stage, each bringing plenty of energy, tradition and competitive spirit to the blue and gold.
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Celebrate the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2026
September 24, 2026
All Nanooks fans, alumni, inductee family members, friends and sponsors are invited to the 2026 Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Binkley Room at Pike's Waterfront Lodge!
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Fall noncredit courses with UAF Summer Sessions
September 24, 2026
Learn something new this fall. UAF Summer Sessions' noncredit short courses offer something for everyone looking for a creative outlet, a new hobby or a fun way to stay active.
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Kids activities for fall and no-school days
September 24, 2026
Looking for something fun for the kids during the local school district's no-school days in October? UAF Summer Sessions has activities planned to keep kids creating, moving and having fun.
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Wilderness first responder course
September 22, 2026
This six-week backcountry medicine course, beginning Oct. 27, goes deep into what to do when you encounter a medical emergency or injury in the wilderness. You will learn how to use a patient assessment system to help you make decisions about how to best help people when you are far from definitive care.
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Dine 49 closure for Blue & Gold Celebration
September 22, 2026
Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the Blue & Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available throughout the day at alternate locations.
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Winter clothing and craft supply drive
September 22, 2026
Help UAF students stay warm and find creative ways to enjoy the upcoming winter by donating winter clothing and craft supplies to the Office of Sustainability until Sept. 29.
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Fall AI Learnathon weekly sessions
September 22, 2026
AI is rapidly evolving, and navigating its impact works best as a shared, thoughtful effort. This semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Success Center and Rasmuson Library invite students, faculty, and staff to join the Fall 2026 AI Learnathon, featuring weekly sessions built to explore these tools intentionally.
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Wilderness First Aid course for field researchers
September 17, 2026
This WMA Wilderness First Aid course, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14-15, is a must for anyone who goes into Alaska's backcountry. This training is covered by a grant from the vice chancellor of research, and nine seats are available to UAF field researchers.
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LARS event raises food donations
September 17, 2026
Fairbanksans showed up for their community in a big way at LARS Locals Day, held on Sept. 12. Locals Day is an annual event at the Large Animal Research Station that serves as both an open house for the station and a food drive for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
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Investing in rural Alaska with new delivery model
September 17, 2026
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first few weeks of a new school year. As we gather to launch another impactful year, I’m delighted to introduce a change designed entirely to support current and future students across the state.
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Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox
September 16, 2026
The Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox, an interactive website with oral history recordings related to the 1978 designation of the Iditarod National Historic Trail and its cooperative management, is complete.
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Virginia to Alaska: Gift supports rural veterinary education
September 15, 2026
When Sue Carlton made a generous gift to Nanook VetServe to help support veterinary education and outreach, she chose to honor her veterinarian, Dr. Kristin Terrio of VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in Virginia, who has cared for her pets for many years.
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Online teaching and learning workshop series
September 15, 2026
The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting a workshop series addressing cutting-edge topics related to teaching in higher education. Sessions will be held every other Wednesday, starting Sept. 16.
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Nanook Grown students grow skills, food security, annual Equinox Dinner
September 15, 2026
The Nanook Grown Student Gardener Training Program gives UAF students hands-on experience growing food at the UAF Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Working with peer mentors and a garden manager, students learn practical skills in planting, harvesting and crop care while gaining teamwork experience and taking home a weekly share of produce.
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Learning where we are, imagining where we'll go
September 10, 2026
It is an honor to serve our students, state and nation as UAF's 12th chancellor! As I begin this role, my top priority is to listen and learn. This is the purpose of the Chancellor's First 100 Days Initiative, or immersion tour. In the coming weeks, I will be spending time across our university visiting units, meeting with faculty, staff and students, and learning the "faces, spaces and places" of UAF. I want to hear your ideas about UAF's future.
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Spring '27 textbook adoptions and cost transparency
September 08, 2026
The Alaska Textbook Cost Transparency Act went into effect on July 1. This means the timeline allowed for textbook adoptions is also changing, and the spring 2027 textbook adoption window opens Sept. 11 and ends Oct. 9.
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Art-o-Mat machine returns to UAF
September 08, 2026
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting the Art-o-Mat machine at its office in Eielson 216 on campus.
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Navigating change with confidence
September 08, 2026
Change is a constant part of the workplace, and knowing how to navigate it can make all the difference. This month's development spotlight features two collections.
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Funding opportunity: Gene Sharp Lectureship on Nonviolent Action
September 02, 2026
The University of Alaska Foundation announces a new funding opportunity through the Gene Sharp Lectureship on Nonviolent Action. The fund supports UA programs and activities that advance the study, practice and teaching of nonviolent action.
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UAF reaches important accreditation milestone
September 02, 2026
UAF has submitted its Year-6 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review report to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The campus community can now view the report on the UAF Accreditation and Assessment webpage.
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Blue & Gold tickets still available
September 02, 2026
There's still time to get tickets to this year's Blue & Gold Celebration. The event, which sells out each year, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Wood Center and will recognize this year's Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Award recipients.
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Student Job Fair for on-campus jobs
August 31, 2026
Career Services is hosting a fall Student Jobs Fair on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Wood Center. UAF departments that are hiring are eager to meet potential student employees!
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Whitney, Brinkman named associate vice chancellors for research
August 31, 2026
Erin Whitney and Todd Brinkman have been named as half-time associate vice chancellors for research. The two positions constitute previous roles within the VCR office that have been vacant for some time. The positions provide leadership and capacity for specific research administration, development and partnership activities.
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FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund call for proposals
August 27, 2026
The University of Alaska is accepting proposals for the FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The FIF provides up to $360,000 in funding to support systemwide collaboration, academic innovation and professional development across the UA system. Faculty from all three universities are encouraged to apply.
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