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System News

Curious about HAARP? Catch this weekend's Science for Alaska talk

July 10, 2026

This Saturday, UAF's Geophysical Institute and Explore Fairbanks are hosting the second talk of the Science for Alaska Summer Series, featuring Evans Callis, HAARP's Research Support Services Lead.
Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act: reporting reminder for UA employees

July 10, 2026

The federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) requires organizations that engage in lobbying to disclose lobbying activities and expenses on a quarterly basis. The University of Alaska system is required to submit this information.
Travel agency transition update - booking pause for travel after October 31

July 09, 2026

UA is transitioning to a new travel management company in October 2026. Departments should pause booking travel after October 31 and manage any unused CTM ticket credits before the changeover.

Did You Know?

Did you know three UAF researchers met for the first time in the Faroe Islands?

June 23, 2026

UAF researchers funded by the University of Alaska's Arctic Leadership Initiative traveled to the Faroe Islands this spring to represent UA at the UArctic Congress. Attendees from nearly 40 countries gathered for one of the Arctic world's most important academic conferences.
Did you know UAF is building a new model for journalism education in the Arctic?

June 09, 2026

UAF's new Science & Environmental Journalism Department is teaches students how think like a scientist. Their first graduate is now in the field.
Did you know a pair of UAA engineering students took a common Alaskan heating problem and turned it into a first-place win at UAF's Arctic Innovation Competition?

May 28, 2026

On April 18, twins Drini and Vjosa Pellumbi won the $15,000 Main Division prize at the 2026 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition finals in Fairbanks. The twins designed the Arctic Heat Recovery System as a low-cost residential boiler economizer designed specifically for rural Alaska.