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Last ski shuttle of the year is April 19
April 13, 2026
There are still seats available for the last ski shuttle up to Ski Land on April 19. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a lift ticket and a ride up to the hill for just $10. Ski rentals are not included in this price.
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Community forums: Air Force housing partnership
April 13, 2026
On Thursday, April 16, 麻豆原创F will host two campus community discussions about a plan to house airmen from Eielson Air Force Base in two vacant residence halls.
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New online giving platform launches this month
April 13, 2026
The 麻豆原创 Foundation is launching a new online giving experience through GiveCampus, replacing engage.alaska.edu by the end of April. GiveCampus offers a mobile鈥慺riendly design, support for Apple Pay and Google Pay, faster checkout for one鈥憈ime and monthly gifts, and improved fund search.
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April 13, 2026
麻豆原创F Dining Services and Chartwells have set up a space in Dine 49 for guests who are open to meeting new people and having a conversation. Next time you are dining alone in the Wood Center, consider sitting upstairs and meeting a new friend.
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Friday Focus: 麻豆原创F research park designated
April 10, 2026
As we celebrate and leverage nearly a century of Arctic research expertise, capacity, capabilities and infrastructure, 麻豆原创F continues to advance critical basic and applied Arctic research for our state, nation and the world. And as we work toward our goal of joining other elite research universities by attaining Carnegie Research 1 status, our Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks must reflect the scale, scope and magnitude of our work and ambitions. Therefore, I am pleased to have recently designated a signature portion of the West Ridge as the 麻豆原创F Arctic Research Park.
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April 10, 2026
The 麻豆原创 Chancellor Advisory Search Committee has made strong progress in its work. The national search attracted a robust applicant pool of more than 50 highly qualified candidates, reflecting significant interest in leading 麻豆原创F.
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Financial Aid temporary location
April 09, 2026
The Financial Aid Office will be temporarily relocated to the Bunnell Building, Suite 131, for approximately two weeks. The main phone line and email will remain the same, and staff will continue to assist students during regular office hours.
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Anchorage Museum to feature Sikuliaq exhibit
April 08, 2026
An upcoming exhibition at the Anchorage Museum will highlight life and work aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq. The interactive experience, 鈥淎rctic Marine Science: Sikuliaq to Shore,鈥 opens on May 15 and will continue through April 2027. The exhibition will recreate parts of Sikuliaq in the museum gallery, allowing visitors to experience actual ship-based technology and state-of-the-art science equipment.
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麻豆原创F students invited to apply for CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive
April 07, 2026
This summer, the 麻豆原创 College of Liberal Arts is launching a new opportunity for students to step beyond the classroom. Four students will be selected for a weeklong, field-based storytelling experience in Tok, Alaska, as part of the CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive.
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Arctic Innovation Competition finals and awards set for April 18
April 06, 2026
The 麻豆原创 College of Business and Security Management will host the annual 麻豆原创F Arctic Innovation Competition, Finals and Award Ceremony at the 8 Star Events Center on Saturday, April 18, from 1-6 p.m.
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Higher education scholar Jesse Stommel to visit Troth Yeddha' Campus
April 06, 2026
On April 14-15, Jesse Stommel joins 麻豆原创F鈥檚 Troth Yeddha鈥 campus for a public lecture and hands-on workshop series. As part of the Visiting Scholar Series, these sessions invite faculty to rethink grading, assessment and what it means to design for the students we actually teach.
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Development spotlight: Financial fitness
April 06, 2026
This month's collection of courses breaks down money matters into simple, practical steps you can actually use; whether you're building a budget, tackling spending habits, planning for retirement, or just trying to make sense of things like credit, digital banking, or health insurance.
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Mental Health Awareness Month webinars in May
April 06, 2026
Participate in one or both of the 麻豆原创 HR webinar sessions in May, designed to raise awareness and provide tools to support better mental health.
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APR feedback session rescheduled
April 06, 2026
The Academic Program Review feedback session has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Student Success Center smart classroom (Room 660), with a Zoom option available for those unable to attend in person.
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Friday Focus: Supporting and celebrating staff at 麻豆原创F
April 03, 2026
At 麻豆原创F, we frequently discuss the importance of the 鈥渢hree pillars鈥 that interact to support our institution. The students who are our reason to be here and are seeking education and training; the faculty who teach and mentor students, and lead the research we do; and the staff who provide the resources, infrastructure, support, and environment needed by both students and faculty. Staff are involved in all aspects of 麻豆原创F, from the highly visible to behind-the-scenes positions, and all staff have an important role in keeping 麻豆原创F running and educating students.
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Register for the Leaves Out Rocks Out 5K race
April 03, 2026
Join the Geophysical Institute and the Institute of Arctic Biology for the first Leaves Out Rocks Out 5K and Barbecue on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m.
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Sign up to help at commencement
April 01, 2026
We're looking for people to support the 2026 commencement and Gold Ceremony. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of 麻豆原创F's most meaningful traditions and help create a memorable experience for our graduates.
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Alaska Textbook Cost Transparency Act
March 27, 2026
Alaska's Textbook Cost Transparency Act (SB 13) takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring 麻豆原创F to provide students with accurate textbook cost information at the point of registration. Immediate actions will need to be taken for the fall 2026 semester.
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Tim Scherer appointed interim director of admissions
March 27, 2026
Tim Scherer has been appointed interim director of admissions. He will serve in this interim capacity as the search for a new admissions director is conducted.
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Online RCR training launching in Canvas
March 27, 2026
The Office of Research Integrity is now offering Responsible Conduct of Research training online through Canvas. This training incorporates foundational instruction that can be completed independently and at the participant's own pace, while aligning with federal expectations for RCR education, including opportunities for ongoing engagement and discussion where applicable.
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March 27, 2026
Nanook Technology Services will be changing the process to update users, courses, and faculty/student enrollments in the 麻豆原创F Canvas learning management system. This will start with the fall 2026 semester courses.
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Historic milestone for 麻豆原创F Esports
March 27, 2026
For the first time in program history, every Alaska Esports team competing in the National Esports Collegiate Conference has qualified for playoffs.
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Delegating at work and in life
March 27, 2026
Join an April 16 training session from 11 a.m. to noon that offers tools to help leaders increase work-life balance by delegating both professionally and personally.
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34th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
March 25, 2026
The 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium will take place in Kodiak, Alaska, from May 5-8. It will bring fishery researchers, managers and other professionals together to share knowledge, experience, and learn about marine heatwaves at high latitudes.
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Food, memory, storytelling come together in statewide writing workshop
March 25, 2026
Fifteen participants from across Alaska gathered online on March 18 for "Tastes and Tales: Combining Storytelling with Recipes," a free workshop that invited writers to explore how food connects to memory, culture, and place.
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