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University of Alaska Regents celebrate UA's continuing excellence, approve FY27 budget requests
November 08, 2025
Regents, President Pitney praise university's community support efforts for Typhoon Halong, U.S.-Russia summit; finalize budget requests focused on recruitment, retention, graduation.

University of Alaska Southeast hosts first open house since pre-pandemic years
November 07, 2025
On Saturday, Oct. 25, the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus hosted an open house for community members and prospective students. It was the first event of its kind since the years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upcoming nomination period for the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 07, 2025
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors will accept nominations from Nov. 10 through Dec. 14, 2025. The prize, along with a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of Alaska.

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.
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Alaska researchers are using AI to help wildfire managers plan for lightning activity
Nov. 6, 2025Seasonal wildland fire outlooks usually don’t factor in lightning but researchers at UAF are working to remedy that using machine learning.Read lightning AI article -

University of Alaska Regents celebrate UA’s continuing excellence, approve FY27 budget requests
Nov. 7, 2025The Board is proud of the continued progress in research, workforce training, and student success, and the commitment of the university to the Student Attainment Framework.Read BOR Article -

UAF Planetarium names director, plans February opening
Nov. 3, 2025The planetarium will feature the names of Walt and Marita Babula, who donated $7.4 million to its construction, the largest donation from living individuals in university history.Read planetarium article
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