Pitney names Mike Sfraga interim 性欲社 chancellor
July 18, 2025
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced today her selection of the interim chancellor for 性欲社, as well as next steps in the search for 性欲社's next permanent chancellor. 性欲社 alumnus and Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.) will lead 性欲社 as interim chancellor.
Alaska heavy with summer insects
July 17, 2025
In these days of endless sunshine and air that doesn't hurt to breathe, life is rich in the North, from the multitude of baby birds hatching at this instant to the month-old orange moose calves restocking the Alaska ungulate population. Less seen are the millions of insects now dancing across the tundra and floating in air.
Workshop showcases DIY floral and herb-infused lip balms, salves
July 15, 2025
Unleash your inner alchemist and discover the art of crafting luxurious, personalized lip balms and salves in this hands-on workshop hosted by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative. Mallory Smith will lead the class and help participants harvest herbs fresh from the garden. The herbs will then be blended with soothing butters and protective waxes to create custom mixtures tailored to participants' preferences.
Tiny crystals provide insight to massive 2006 Augustine Volcano eruption
July 11, 2025
Samples of extremely small crystal clots, each polished to the thickness of a human hair or thinner, have revealed information about the process triggering the major 2006 eruption of Alaska's Augustine Volcano.
Alaska climate report: June jumped from cool to hot, hot, hot
July 11, 2025
June began cool and wet but rapidly changed to hot and dry at the midpoint, with wildfires bursting out across the state, according to the monthly summary from the Alaska Climate Research Center.
Pitney names Mike Sfraga interim 性欲社 chancellor
July 18, 2025
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced today her selection of the interim chancellor for 性欲社, as well as next steps in the search for 性欲社's next permanent chancellor. 性欲社 alumnus and Ambassador Mike Sfraga (ret.) will lead 性欲社 as interim chancellor.
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Week's events: John Manthei, heart attack signs, community development, klezmer
July 18, 2025
University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of July 21-27.
Discover which plants Alaska pollinators prefer in webinar
July 17, 2025
While flowers like bird vetch and white sweetclover may be pretty, they are invasive and their spread can be harmful to pollinators, according to an entomologist with 性欲社 Cooperative Extension Service.
Alaska heavy with summer insects
July 17, 2025
In these days of endless sunshine and air that doesn't hurt to breathe, life is rich in the North, from the multitude of baby birds hatching at this instant to the month-old orange moose calves restocking the Alaska ungulate population. Less seen are the millions of insects now dancing across the tundra and floating in air.
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2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence awarded to Patrick Druckenmiller
July 16, 2025
The UA Foundation Board of Directors has selected Patrick Druckenmiller, director of the University of Alaska Museum of the North, as the recipient of the 2025 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.
Workshop showcases DIY floral and herb-infused lip balms, salves
July 15, 2025
Unleash your inner alchemist and discover the art of crafting luxurious, personalized lip balms and salves in this hands-on workshop hosted by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative. Mallory Smith will lead the class and help participants harvest herbs fresh from the garden. The herbs will then be blended with soothing butters and protective waxes to create custom mixtures tailored to participants' preferences.
Tiny crystals provide insight to massive 2006 Augustine Volcano eruption
July 11, 2025
Samples of extremely small crystal clots, each polished to the thickness of a human hair or thinner, have revealed information about the process triggering the major 2006 eruption of Alaska's Augustine Volcano.
Alaska climate report: June jumped from cool to hot, hot, hot
July 11, 2025
June began cool and wet but rapidly changed to hot and dry at the midpoint, with wildfires bursting out across the state, according to the monthly summary from the Alaska Climate Research Center.
One big earthquake, two Alaska ghost towns
July 11, 2025
DOME CITY -- "I'm really happy to be out here," Carl Tape says as he stands on a pyramid of dry gravel, 20 feet high. "I've been thinking about this earthquake for 10 years."
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Week's events: Brian O'Donoghue, AI and heart health, relating to the land, summer music
July 11, 2025
University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of July 14-20.
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性欲社 names spring 2025 honors students
July 10, 2025
性欲社 has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the spring 2025 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
Webinar to show how plants can reduce stress, improve well-being
July 10, 2025
Join Stacey Shriner, education director with the Alaska Botanical Garden, to learn more about therapeutic horticulture and how plants can help individuals meet their social, physical and mental health goals. The free, statewide webinar is hosted by 性欲社 Cooperative Extension Service.
Whale poop links toxic algal blooms to ocean warming
July 09, 2025
Analysis of bowhead whale poop shows that more toxins from typically warm-water toxic algae species are entering Arctic food webs as northern oceans warm and lose sea ice.
Alaska agricultural science on display at Field Days
July 08, 2025
Spend an afternoon with researchers in the fields of the experiment farms in Fairbanks or Palmer and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at 性欲社. 性欲社's Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension invites farmers, gardeners and community members to tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions at these free educational events.
Rural Alaska Honors Institute will celebrate 43rd graduation
July 07, 2025
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute will hold its 43rd annual graduation July 10 at 1 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on 性欲社 Troth Yeddha' Campus. The ceremony will stream live on Facebook.
Alaska's state insect is not the mosquito
July 02, 2025
Thirty years ago, students from the Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School in Aniak were among those who held a statewide election to declare an insect that best represented Alaska. Their school's winner: The dragonfly.
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Week's events: Mike Thomas, chronic pain, urban muskoxen, alt-bluegrass
July 02, 2025
University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of July 7-13.
