Seeking Nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame

December 04, 2025

The Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) is pleased to join the Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) in encouraging nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.

Virtual seminar explores Alaska food independence scenario

December 04, 2025

The presentation by Jakir Hasan, research assistant professor of plant genetics with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of the seminar series "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."

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.

Did you know UA Scholars are sharing their success stories in a new video series?

November 25, 2025

As UA Scholars receptions take place statewide, a new video series shares first-person stories from recipients who used the award to pursue their goals at UA and beyond.

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.