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ACEP student awarded $7,000 renewable energy scholarship
May 26, 2026
Matteo Kuizenga, a junior mechanical engineering student at UAF and student assistant with ACEP, was awarded the Larry Bekkedahl Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation. Kuizenga was selected from a competitive pool of 90 applicants and is one of four recipients of the foundation’s highest annual award.
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UAF-OLLI recruitment for fall 2026
May 21, 2026
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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May 18, 2026
The 鶹 Fairbanks chancellor search continues to move forward as planned. Following finalist on-campus visits, WittKieffer is currently conducting comprehensive background and reference checks as part of the next phase of the process.
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UAF community garden plots available
May 18, 2026
The garden is located between the Fairbanks campus and West Valley High School on the old Fairbanks Street. This program is available to UAF students and employees as well as members of the public.
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Call for applications: UAF Master Planning Committee
May 15, 2026
The Office of the Chancellor is currently seeking applications for several positions on the 鶹 Fairbanks Master Planning Committee. Members of the committee are expected to consider the needs of the entire university mission while representing the specific experiences of their respective units or regions. Student members serve for a single year, while employee and community members serve for three years.
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CEM Makerspace supports research
May 15, 2026
Led by UAF Makerspace Manager Tate Barhaug, the UAF CEM Makerspace helped Geophysical Institute Ph.D. student Amy Jenson develop custom instrument stands for glacier research on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The field systems support GPS, weather monitoring and ice-melt measurements in extreme Arctic conditions, highlighting how the Makerspace helps turn research ideas into working solutions for real-world science.
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UAF students prepare to study away in 11 states, 13 countries
May 08, 2026
As the spring semester wraps up, 41 UAF students are preparing to embark on a new adventure this summer or fall. These students will spend a semester or academic year experiencing life as a student at another university, all across the country and the world.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative marks season of milestones
May 08, 2026
Spring 2026 has brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a pivotal moment: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars.
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May 05, 2026
America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event from May 12-14 that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development funding.
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UAF School of Education students receive CARTA scholarship
May 01, 2026
The Central Alaska Retired Teachers Association selected two 鶹 Fairbanks School of Education students as recipients of the prestigious Marie Paxon Educator Scholarship.
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UAF Summer Sessions camps still have openings
April 29, 2026
Although many of the Summer Sessions summer camps for kids are full with long waiting lists, there are still almost 400 open seats. Openings are available in half-day and full-day camps for all ages, from June 1 through August 14.
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INE showcases applied Arctic engineering for Senator Murkowski
April 24, 2026
INE hosted Lisa Murkowski and an international delegation for a tour of UAF research facilities, highlighting how applied Arctic engineering is addressing real-world challenges across Alaska's infrastructure, energy systems, and environment.
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URSA accepting applications for fall mentor awards and student project awards
April 24, 2026
The office of Undergraduate 鶹 and Scholarly Activity is accepting applications from undergraduate students for the Student Project Award, and from faculty, research professionals, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students for the Mentor Award. Applications for both programs are due by June 7.
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Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
April 21, 2026
The application period for the 2027 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is open, with a June 3 deadline. Fellows work for a year with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government in Washington, D.C. Interested students should start their applications early to allow time to collect references and other materials.
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April 20, 2026
The 鶹 Fairbanks chancellor advisory search committee, in consultation with the executive search firm WittKieffer, has completed Zoom interviews with nine candidates and submitted its recommendations to 鶹 President Pat Pitney for review and selection of candidates to advance to the next stage of the search process. President Pitney will extend invitations to a select number of candidates for on‑campus interviews, which are expected to take place during the week of May 4.
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Free Alaska Native Language Archive workshops
April 20, 2026
Join free Alaska Native Language Archive workshops with Anna Berge, the director of ANLA, via Zoom. Two workshops are available: a Language Documentation and Description Workshop on April 20 and 22 from 5-7 p.m., and an Archive Workshop on April 21 and 23 from 5-7 p.m.
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Volunteers requested for 2026 Really Free Market
April 20, 2026
This is a call for volunteers for the 2026 Really Free Market. Please consider joining Summer Sessions in hosting the 15th annual market on Saturday, May 16, on the UAF Campus in the Lola Tilly parking lot.
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Sign up for noncredit course with UAF Summer Sessions
April 17, 2026
Registration for summer noncredit courses for adults is open, and spaces are filling fast. Visit the Summer Sessions website today to see which course(s) will enhance your summer plans.
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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, UAF 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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April 13, 2026
UAF 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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April 10, 2026
The 鶹 Fairbanks 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 UAF.
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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, “Arctic Marine Science: Sikuliaq to Shore,” 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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UAF students invited to apply for CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive
April 07, 2026
This summer, the 鶹 Fairbanks 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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