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Documentary highlights Dallas Seavey's historic 2024 Iditarod win

September 18, 2024

A documentary about Dallas Seavey's historic sixth victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be screened on the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.

$163,000 raised at sold-out Blue & Gold Celebration

September 18, 2024

Donors at Saturday's Blue & Gold Celebration contributed nearly $163,000 to support scholarships for University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks students.

Mycelium-based biodegradable insulation topic of webinar

September 18, 2024

A University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.

UAF celebrates Oktoberfest with two events

September 17, 2024

An Oktoberfest celebration at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks will feature a panel discussion and a day of festive activities.

2024 UAF Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowship winners announced

September 17, 2024

Students in geology and space physics are the recipients of 2024 Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowships.

UAF CTC seeks public input on LPN program for accreditation review

September 13, 2024

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Community and Technical College is seeking public feedback as part of the review process for the accreditation of its licensed practical nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Lumber Grading Program adds training dates

September 13, 2024

Four training dates are scheduled in October for individuals who wish to earn certification from the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Lumber Grading Program. The free program's purpose is to expand AVÀÇÂÛ̳ns' ability to use locally harvested lumber for homebuilding.

Multistate project to evaluate alfalfa in northern climates

September 13, 2024

University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks soil scientist Caley Gasch has been named co-principal investigator in a multistate project to study alfalfa grown in northern climates.

A guide to the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ that was (is)

September 12, 2024

In 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Federal Writers' Project. His goal was to provide jobs for American writers who found themselves unemployed after the stock market crash of 1929. Merle Colby was one of those writers.

Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it

September 12, 2024

The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study.

Monday open house set for ACUASI's new Nenana drone hangar

September 12, 2024

A public open house for the new Nenana hangar of the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.

Webinar to discuss role of mycorrhizae in soil health

September 11, 2024

Learn about mycorrhizae and their role in creating a healthy soil environment for plants in a free webinar at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Caley Gasch, research assistant professor of soil science at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer, will shepherd participants through the world of mycorrhizal fungi.

Webinar to discuss growing and preparing garlic

September 10, 2024

Learn to grow garlic and to cook the flavorful vegetable in new ways during a free webinar led by Heidi Rader.

UAF to host grand opening for Student Success Center Sept. 18

September 09, 2024

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ will host a grand opening for its new Student Success Center on the sixth floor of the Rasmuson Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event is free and open to the public.

September museum programs explore sketching

September 06, 2024

The University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Museum of the North will focus on sketching during family programs in September.

UAF names summer 2024 honors students

September 05, 2024

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the summer 2024 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.

Why is that caterpillar looking at me?

September 05, 2024

On a trip to Quartz Lake, visitor to AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Garrett Ast once plucked a caterpillar from a twig. As Garrett held it in his palm, the caterpillar reared up and -- with two sparkling baby blues -- looked him right in the eye.