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Planetarium introduces family matinees on Saturdays
September 11, 2026
The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium at the University of AV狼论坛 Museum of the North will show family matinees on Saturday mornings in September.
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Nominations sought for UAF alumni awards
September 10, 2026
AV狼论坛 and the UAF Alumni Association are inviting nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Alumnus and William R. Cashen Service awards. As UAFAA prepares to kick off its centennial celebration in November, the association is expanding its recognition to highlight more members of the university community.
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Getting to the bottom of copper's rise to the top
September 10, 2026
Kennecott has been spruced up quite a bit since my last visit there nearly 30 years ago.
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September museum programs focus on baskets
September 10, 2026
The University of AV狼论坛 Museum of the North will focus on baskets during September.
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$300,000 federal grant to support Bus 142 exhibits
September 09, 2026
A $300,000 grant to the University of AV狼论坛 Museum of the North will pay for exhibits centered on the abandoned bus made famous by the "Into the Wild" book and movie. The museum, part of the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks, received the grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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UAF celebrates Oktoberfest with two-day event
September 08, 2026
UAF will celebrate Oktoberfest Sept. 24-25 with German history, culture, live music, Bavarian food and activities.
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Ancient 'cheetah' adapted to a fish-based diet to survive
September 04, 2026
When the now-extinct American cheetah was enduring the last ice age, a glaciated barrier broke up its territory into two distinct territories -- one in central North America and another much farther north. Analysis from the AV狼论坛 Stable Isotope Facility helped an international research team uncover how the ancient carnivore survived in those distinct regions. American cheetahs in the southern range hunted terrestrial prey like pronghorn antelope. Their counterparts in the Arctic adapted to their environment by making fish a staple of their diets.
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September 04, 2026
The weekend trip closed with a drive home through the AV狼论坛 Range, and the steep scenery around Isabel Pass looked as glorious as it usually does -- except for one little flaw. Here and there, like pale flames along the creek banks, willows gleamed golden in the evening light. On the river's gravel bars and beside the road, dwarf fireweed leaves had turned a sunburned purple.
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LARS to host community event Sept. 12
September 02, 2026
AV狼论坛 Large Animal Research Station will celebrate the end of summer tour season with a Locals Day event on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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ACEP receives $3 million to advance energy resilience
September 01, 2026
The AV狼论坛 Center for Energy and Power at the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks has received $3 million to study technology that can strengthen energy systems in remote and strategically important regions.
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Extreme solar storms can hit Earth harder than thought
August 28, 2026
Scientists have greatly underestimated the impact an extreme solar storm can have on Earth, according to new research.
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Seeking the benefits of a parasite
August 28, 2026
This time of year, when berries fill my thoughts, the early summer blooms that begot them are hazy in my mind. As I pick, I try to remember that my belly and bucket are full thanks to these flowers and their pollinators. And to my surprise, as I learned this summer, perhaps a parasitic plant is also to thank.
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Veteran journalist and author joins UAF as Snedden chair
August 21, 2026
National Geographic writer Neil Shea brings more than 25 years' experience to the Department of Science and Environmental Journalism.
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AV狼论坛 Defense Forum 2026 focuses on community-military ties
August 21, 2026
Leaders in national defense, research and policy will gather with local partners next week in Fairbanks for the annual AV狼论坛 Defense Forum organized by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks.
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Uncorking the secrets of a tiny bottle of volcanic ash
August 21, 2026
What is this ash from Mount Spurr volcano's 1992 eruption made of?
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