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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to host free Arctic Research Open House

May 12, 2025

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµwill host its annual Arctic Research Open House Thursday, May 15 from 4 - 7 p.m. on the West Ridge of the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks.

Build a no-till lasagna garden in Delta Junction workshop

May 12, 2025

Learn how to build a low-maintenance, easy-to-develop, no-till lasagna garden in a hands-on workshop in Delta Junction hosted by the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCooperative Extension Service. Lasagna gardening is a way to create a raised bed for perennials or vegetables with or without a box around the edges.

Air Force completes transfer of HAARP land to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, Ahtna

May 09, 2025

The University of Alaska now owns the land beneath its upper atmospheric research facility near Gakona, nearly 10 years after acquiring the site's science instruments from the U.S. Air Force.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to host Really Free Market Saturday, May 17

May 09, 2025

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµwill host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Lola Tilly Commons.

Dale Guthrie opened door to lost world

May 09, 2025

Sometimes -- but not very often -- a door creaks open to a lost world. Sometimes the right person steps in. Dale Guthrie, an Alaska biologist and paleontologist who died in 2024 at the age of 88, was that guy.

New ancient fish species earliest known salmon ancestor

May 09, 2025

A new paper published this week in the journal Papers in Paleontology has named three new species of fish from that time period, including a salmonid, dubbed Sivulliusalmo alaskensis.

Wet April reduced drought talk, but wildfire risk remains

May 08, 2025

Alaska entered its legally designated wildfire season April 1, but the good news is that the month was exceptionally wet, according to the Alaska Climate Research Center. The climate center, a part of the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµGeophysical Institute, issued its April climate summary May 2.

Researcher to discuss livestock nutrition and money-saving options

May 08, 2025

Jim Vinyard, a researcher with the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµAgricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, will discuss livestock's nutrient requirements and how to meet those requirements while saving money.

Georgeson Botanical Garden awarded official peony designation

May 07, 2025

For more than 25 years, people from around the world have visited Georgeson Botanical Garden to admire and learn more about the peonies that bloom there,120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In April, the American Peony Society designated the Georgeson as an official peony reference garden, one of nine nationally.

Class offered to prepare trainers for StrongPeople program

May 06, 2025

A Fairbanks workshop will train people to lead a popular exercise program for midlife and older adults in Alaska communities. Led by Leslie Shallcross, a home, health and family development agent with the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCooperative Extension Service, the workshop will prepare participants to teach StrongPeople/StrongWomen exercise classes in nonprofit community settings.

Build a garden for native pollinators in Delta Junction workshop

May 05, 2025

Get hands-on experience propagating native species and learn how to create a thriving community of nectar-rich native plants in a free in-person workshop in Delta Junction. The workshop is hosted by the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCooperative Extension Service in conjunction with the Salcha-Delta Soil & Water Conservation District and Partners for Progress in Delta.

Chicken University teaches the basics of raising poultry

May 05, 2025

Raising chickens in the backyard is a fun hobby and a great way to improve your food security in Alaska. Chicken University is a free class led by Jim Vinyard with the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµAgricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. He will discuss everything you need to know to start and nurture your flock.

Museum family programs showcase songs in May

May 05, 2025

Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will explore the theme of songs in May.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ colleges honor 2024-2025 top students

May 02, 2025

Schools and colleges at the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµhave named their outstanding students for the 2024-2025 academic years. Students are selected for a variety of accomplishments, including exceptional academic achievement, leadership, contributions to their field or community.

The 'Hole-in-the-Ground Girl'

May 01, 2025

Leanne Bulger recently found a new hole in the forest floor on the west end of Fairbanks. Into it, she poked a long plastic pipe.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ to host 103rd commencement ceremony

April 30, 2025

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµwill honor the Class of 2025 during its 103rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ student wins press club public service award

April 30, 2025

¾«¶«Ó°Òµstudent Lina Mariscal has received the 2025 Alaska Press Club Public Service Award. She is one of a dozen ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students who received awards at the press club's annual conference earlier this month.