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  • Alaska Nanooks Athletics Hall of Fame logo. Design by Nathan Pearsall.

    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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  • An example of earrings students will make in the Flashy Textured Earrings course.

    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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  • The Nanooks volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against an opponent during a game at the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium in the Patty Center.

    Reach out if you could use a boost

    September 22, 2026

    Wherever this finds you, I hope you are doing well and feeling strong and confident in your progress. You are already one-third of the way through the semester - not that you want to live your life counting your days away, but when working hard toward a distant goal, it can feel good to put some significant mile markers behind you. Congratulations! Now that we've made it through nearly five weeks, let's take a moment to check in on how you're feeling.
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  • SOLO Wilderness First Responder logo

    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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  • 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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  • Trail Blazers statue of an early trailblazer prospector and his dog installed at Mile 0 in Seward, Alaska, by the Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail (1908-2008).

    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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  • Students gather on the UAF campus for Starvation Gulch on Sept. 12, 2026.

    Create a good routine for the semester

    September 15, 2026

    We are already almost a quarter of the way through the whole semester! You are doing amazing! Keep up the great work! I hope and trust that you all had a wonderful weekend! Did you attend the Hoedown Throwdown on Friday and/or Starvation Gulch on Saturday? It was awesome! Over 220 students attended the Hoedown Throwdown, and Starvation Gulch was 2,000 strong. I hope you made it!
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  • Free ice cleats and a chance to win

    September 15, 2026

    As much as we hate to admit it, winter is just around the corner. Plan ahead, get your ice cleats before the first snow, and practice your penguin walk!
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  • Dr. Kristin Terrio and her team at VCA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, with their certificate on July 23, 2026.

    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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  • Three people harvest carrots from a raised garden bed.

    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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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management

    Settle into the rhythm of the new term

    September 08, 2026

    Two weeks ago, you kicked off the exciting journey of the fall semester in 2026! Whether you're new to campus or returning, you've taken your first steps on a fresh adventure, meeting new faces and tackling new challenges. In just two short weeks, the leaves will have mostly fallen, and chilly nights will become part of your routine. Time really does fly, doesn't it?
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  • Members of the 2025 Humans vs. Zombies human resistance team.

    Humans vs. Zombies returns to UAF

    September 08, 2026

    Humans vs. Zombies, an annual campus-wide game of Nerf tag, will return next week. Join a week of stealth, strategy and sudden betrayals from Sept. 13-19.
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  • The Art-o-Mat machine dispenses original art instead of cigarettes.

    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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  • 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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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management

    Take a moment for some self-reflection

    September 01, 2026

    Now is a good time to take a moment for some self-reflection. What does that mean? It means that now is the perfect time to assess your habits and ensure they align with where you want to be fifteen weeks from now, at the end of the term. It seems like a long way away – but it will come fast! If your routine already feels overwhelming, don't hesitate to adjust your daily schedule or find support at a study skills workshop. Location also matters, so find a consistent study space that works for you – whether that’s at the library, including the Student Success Center, the Murie or Usibelli buildings or a favorite local coffee shop.
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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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  • 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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  • Outdoor Adventures instructor Tristan O'Donoghue throws part of a rope as he assists student Anastasia Chen on building an anchor at Grapefruit Rocks on May 28, 2023.

    Start the semester with Nanook Recreation

    August 27, 2026

    Nanook Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes and trips for the campus community this semester. Space is limited, so sign up early to ensure your spot.
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  • Student Job Fair for on-campus work

    August 26, 2026

    Career Services is hosting a fall student job 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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  • The 2026-27 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows, clockwise from top left: Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Tanner Van Orden, Natalie Rouse and Julia Matteucci.

    Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellowships awarded

    August 26, 2026

    Five graduate students at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences have been named as 2026-2027 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows. RFRC fellowships provide funding for graduate student assistantships and recognize scholastic achievement in fisheries and marine science research. The new fellows include Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Julia Matteucci, Natalie Rouse and Tanner Van Orden.
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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management

    Welcome to Week 1: Tips to get started

    August 25, 2026

    Welcome to Nanook Nation! I’m Owen Guthrie, your vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management, and I am excited to be here for you. My job is to make sure you have a great time here at UAF.
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  • Rod Moore points at an interesting spot in one of the soil pits on the Fairbanks Experiment Farm on July 17, 2026.

    Class of 1976 alumnus gives back to university

    August 24, 2026

    Fifty years after beginning his University of Alaska Fairbanks journey, class of 1976 alumnus Rod Moore is giving back to the department that helped launch his career.
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  • Welcome to the new Cornerstone

    August 24, 2026

    Welcome to the first edition of your new Cornerstone newsletter! Thank you to everyone from our campus community, governance groups and university leadership whose feedback informed the changes we are making this year.
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