UAS natural sciences building given second name to honor Tlingit heritage

November 21, 2025

The University of Alaska Southeast's Anderson Building now has a second name: G̱athéeni Tʼaaḵ Hít. The name, given by X̱'unei Lance Twitchell, Ph.D., a UAS professor of Alaska Native languages, means "house beside sockeye stream," for the salmon that return each summer to nearby Auke Creek.

Staff Alliance offers Spring 2026 semester fee support

November 21, 2025

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2026 Spring Semester, is for up to $250 per employee

Notice: UA salaries are public data

November 21, 2025

This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and will be released when public records requests are made.

Did You Know UAF is a national finalist to lead U.S. critical minerals innovation?

November 11, 2025

UAF's Alaska Critical Mineral Accelerator proposal is among 15 finalists nationwide in an NSF competition focused on building a secure domestic supply of critical minerals.

Did you know the University of Alaska powers a growing grant writing network?

October 15, 2025

Launched in 2024 through the UA Faculty Initiative Fund, the Alaska Grant Writing Network was created to strengthen grant-seeking capacity across the state.

Did you know UAF just released a feature documentary celebrating 100 years of Nanooks hockey?

September 30, 2025

A new feature-length documentary from the University of Alaska Fairbanks marks 100 years of Nanooks hockey, revisiting the team's rivalries, traditions, and the broader role the sport has played in Alaska communities.