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Livestream of February Regents' Meeting Won't Be Available
December 20, 2024
Livestreaming of the February 20-21, 2025, Board of Regents Meeting at the Kenai River Campus (KRC) will not be available. The meeting will still be recorded and made available afterward, but space and technical restrictions mean a quality livestream won't be available.
Governor's FY26 Budget Proposal Released
December 20, 2024
Governor Dunleavy's FY26 budget proposal partially funds key Board of Regents' priorities, such as compensation and fixed cost increases, and reinforces the state's commitment to UA. It also makes clear that in the state's current fiscal environment, all budget requests will be closely scrutinized.
Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by January 17, 2025
December 20, 2024
Scientists within the University of Alaska System (UAF, UAA, UAS), including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).
Did you know that 21,777 donors contributed to the For Alaska philanthropic campaign
December 11, 2024
There is a powerful collective story in the eight-year campaign - the largest philanthropic campaign in the history of the University of Alaska.
November 26, 2024
"Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life" is a compelling documentary that delves into the climate crisis through the perspectives of Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Directed by Kelly Moneymaker, an Alaskan Creative Media Producer with deep roots in Fairbanks, the film showcases how Indigenous communities blend ancestral knowledge with modern science to adapt to environmental changes.
November 12, 2024
Since the late 1980s, UAF researchers have uncovered unique adaptations in the squirrels that could influence advances in human health and even space exploration.
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Unmanned Tech Measuring Climate Impacts in Alaska
Dec. 17, 2024Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks across several scientific disciplines are employing unmanned technology to more accurately measure ecosystems and natural processes.Read UAV article -
Study reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
Dec. 5, 2024Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food.Read mammoth story -
2024 Arctic Report Card reveals a concerning trend in Arctic nations
Dec. 10, 2024Read Arctic articleThe Arctic is rapidly changing, and an annual report released Tuesday points to some notable findings in this year’s research.
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