Celebrate 100 years of UAF hockey and read about stargazing, scholarships and outstanding students in the winter edition of Aurora magazine: https://www.uaf.edu/aurora/

Our campuses are winding down for the winter break, Dec. 25, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026. Find hours for specific offices here: https://bit.ly/4amgcXm

The Gruening Building is closed Dec. 9-10 due to a break in a sprinkler line. Find more information about the closure and finals in the building at UAF on Alert: https://uafalert.alaska.edu/

Local elections are happening all over the state today. Make sure you take time to visit your polling place! Not sure where that is? Visit your local government's website for information. #NanooksVote #VoteLocal

Is seeing the aurora borealis on your bucket list? This aurora season, join UAF Ph.D. student Vincent Ledvina, "The Aurora Guy," to learn how to predict, chase and see the northern lights. See the full documentary on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gVrMd8 @vincentledvina

Sign up for this webinar to learn which native plants can be good replacements for invasive species.

From this month's Alaska climate report: June picked up where May left off — cool, rainy and even frosty at night in parts of the Interior. Things changed in the second week of June.

Graduate student researcher Valerie Wasser has found that the addition of hot new magma into Augustine Volcano's reservoir of cooler, older magma increased the pressure enough to trigger the 2006 eruption.

More toxins from typically warm-water toxic algae species are entering Arctic food webs as northern oceans warm and lose sea ice.

Mark your calendars for field days at our experiment farms in Fairbanks (July 29) and Palmer (July 31). www.uaf.edu/news/alaska-...

From the Alaska Science Forum: Natural changes only part of the story. Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/natural...

UAF scientist Gunther Kletetschka’s mathematical formula of six total dimensions — of time and space combined — could bring scientists closer to finding the single unifying explanation of the universe.

Our new planetarium at the University of Alaska Museum of the North is starting to take shape!

Longtime Poker Flat Research Range director Kathe Rich reflects on more than three decades of service.

Apparently, the grain is shrinking, and it's not by accident: According to UAF scientists, the shift to shorter grain actually resulted from breeding efforts that began in the mid-20th century. www.uaf.edu/news/grain-a...

This new network allows scientists to know in greater detail how space weather such as the aurora impacts Earth’s atmosphere. which is important for radio communication, satellite navigation and spacecraft operations.

The aquatic chemistry and flow rates in Interior Alaska’s streams are shifting in response to thawing permafrost and increased rainfall, according to a new study from UAF researchers.

Take a trip down the Richardson Highway on Saturday and learn all about the cool research happening at HAARP. www.facebook.com/events/12241...

Artists: Here's an opportunity to apply for residencies for a new art-science collaboration project inspired by coastal research and lifeways in the Gulf of Alaska region.

Ever wonder what 73-million-year-old baby bird bones look like? Now you know!

If you live in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley (or know someone who does) this new web tool has valuable information about glacial outburst flooding for you and your neighbors.

UPDATE: There's a winter storm watch for parts of the Dalton Highway on the way to Toolik. We'll still be open for visitors, but encourage people to check 511.alaska.gov or the National Weather Service before traveling. We'll have other Visitors Days in the future, so please put your safety first!

Toolik Field Station is opening their doors to the public this Friday, June 6. It's a long drive, but worth it to get the rare chance to visit this amazing research station. Find more here: www.uaf.edu/toolik/news/... @toolikfieldstation.bsky.social

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will launch the 2025 Fairbanks Tall Timbers interview series on June 9. The nine-week series is presented by UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and honors people with longtime service to the Fairbanks community. www.uaf.edu/news/202...

A team of middle school students from Discovery Peak Charter School in North Pole competed in the Science Olympiad National Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last weekend. www.uaf.edu/news/202...

The University of Alaska Fairbanks 2025 Legacy Lecture will honor Tim Doran as part of the annual Legacy Lecture, presented by UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, celebrating UAF alumni who have made significant contributions to the community. www.uaf.edu/news/202...

Explore the mysteries of the ionosphere at the HAARP open house on Saturday June 14 near Gakona. Tour the antenna array enjoy science talks planetarium shows and more from 9 to 3:30. Free entry RSVP for prizes. Details: www.uaf.edu/news/haa...

American robins are back in northern Alaska, singing their familiar song. Their adaptability and resilience make them one of the most widespread birds in North America, thriving even in remote parts of the state. www.uaf.edu/news/the...

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the 15th annual Healthy Living lecture series starting on June 4. The free series offers a variety of presentations by Alaska medical specialists and experts. www.uaf.edu/news/202...

A team of University of Alaska Fairbanks and other researchers conducted a study to evaluate existing solar irradiance models for vertically mounted (i.e., straight up and down), bifacial photovoltaic systems. www.uaf.edu/news/stu...

Learn how to choose the best lilacs for your yard with horticulturist Julie Riley in a talk focused on growing lilacs in Southcentral Alaska. Get tips on pruning, blooming issues and selecting the right plant for the right place. http://uaf.edu/news/...

Join Alaska Harvest Collaborative in Fairbanks for workshops where you’ll learn to plant, harvest, compost, make salves and lip balms, and get hands-on experience with lacto-fermentation. Details: http://uaf.edu/news/...

UAF’s Discover Alaska lecture series starts June 4 with free talks Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater. Free parking after 5 p.m. Join in person or watch live or later online. www.uaf.edu/news/dis...

Plan a trip up the Dalton Highway this summer for @toolikfieldstation.bsky.social Visitor’s Day on Friday, June 6, 2025. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore research sites, meet scientists, and experience Arctic science in action! www.uaf.edu/news/uaf...

Opening May 24 at the UA Museum of the North, a new exhibit showcases how satellite data and synthetic aperture radar help us observe and understand Earth in motion. www.uaf.edu/news/exh...

A new study reveals that ancient horses migrated across continents to survive climate changes. Researchers emphasize the importance of preserving wildlife corridors to help animals adapt to today’s changing climate. www.uaf.edu/news/stu...

A Hammond’s flycatcher in Fairbanks is now the oldest of its species at 8 years old. First banded in 2018, this resilient female has returned every year after a 6,000-mile journey from Central America. It’s a true testament to survival and the power of long-term research. www.uaf.edu/news/an-...

How does a kid charting temperatures become Alaska’s go-to climate expert? 🌡️🎙️ Alaska Weather Voices follows Rick Thoman’s path from childhood curiosity to decades of service across the state. www.uaf.edu/news/pod...

UAF business students took second place at the GAME Forum in NYC, outperforming 150+ teams. Through the CBSM Student Investment Fund, they gained hands-on experience in finance, markets, and policy — proving the value of real-world learning in a competitive global setting. www.uaf.edu/news/cbs...

Stand up to vexing bird vetch! Gino Graziano, an invasive plants instructor with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will discuss ways to control bird vetch in a free statewide webinar on May 28 www.uaf.edu/news/con...

🌦️ From childhood weather charts to becoming Alaska’s climate expert, Rick Thoman’s journey is now a podcast! 🎙️ Alaska Weather Voices recounts his decades of impact on communities statewide. Hear how curiosity about the environment sparked a career. www.uaf.edu/news/pod...

In the summer of 1979, biologist and paleontologist Dale Guthrie drove an hour on gravel roads north of Fairbanks where a miner located "Blue Babe", a 50,000-year-old extinct steppe bison, in the soil. www.uaf.edu/news/dal...

Get ready to groove! The University of Alaska Fairbanks Music in the Garden concert series will kick off Thursday, May 22, at the Georgeson Botanical Garden with a show featuring Steve Brown and the Bailers and Fireweed Fiddle. www.uaf.edu/news/mus...

Learn about lasagna gardening in Delta Junction on May 20 from 6-8 p.m. Lasagna gardening is a way to create a raised bed for perennials or vegetables with or without a box around the edges. www.uaf.edu/news/bui...

The discovery of Sivulliusalmo alaskensis — the genus is named from the Inupiaq and Latin words for “to be first” and “salmon,” respectively — adds another 20 million years to the fossil history of the salmon family. www.uaf.edu/news/new...

The abundant April precipitation, which includes rainfall and snowfall, has ended the “abnormally dry” conditions that were present in the Southwest and parts of Southcentral during March, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. www.uaf.edu/news/wet...

The University of Alaska now owns the land beneath its HAARP research site near Gakona, nearly 10 years after acquiring the equipment. Nearby land was also sold to Ahtna Inc., marking the return of ancestral lands and a commitment to stewardship and cultural values. www.uaf.edu/news/air...

Georgeson Botanical Garden is now a national peony reference site, showcasing 118 cultivars and supporting Alaska’s growers with research, education and late-blooming beauty near the Arctic Circle. Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/geo...

🌷 🐝 Learn how to provide pollinators with the plants they love in a workshop this Saturday, May 17 at the Delta Career Advancement Center. Find out how planting native flora can beautify your garden and benefit vital pollinators. More info: www.uaf.edu/news/bui...

Come on down! The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host its annual Arctic Research Open House Thursday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the West Ridge of the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks. www.uaf.edu/news/uaf...