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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How do you engage students who already live in rural Alaska communities? UAA's Keri Baker and Gloria Burnett found one answer through a Peru immersion experience that connected students with community-based healthcare in another rural setting. Read the full story: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new analysis finds UA generated $1.2 billion in total economic activity in fiscal year 2025, and supports 10,000 jobs statewide. Full report: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
UA Board of Regents met in Juneau Sep. 2-3. It was new President Matthew Cooper's first Board meeting. They discussed the Tuition Transparency project, FY28 budget, the "AI Engaged" systemwide roadmap and heard from Sen. Dan Sullivan. Read: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣 UA Board of Regents begins its September meetings today in Juneau. Watch committee and board meetings live: www.alaska.edu/bor/live/
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"The next generation of Alaska leaders is already proving what it can do." ANSEP Chief Operating Officer Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff understands firsthand the impact that meaningful educational opportunities can have on students and communities. www.adn.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion: The next generation of Alaska leaders is already proving what it can do
ANSEP students are earning college credits, conducting research and serving their communities while redefining expectations for young Alaskans.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The University of Alaska Southeast and Goldbelt Heritage Foundation are creating a new Indigenous Health and Healing Pathway rooted in Indigenous knowledge and approaches to wellness. Nine students completed the inaugural intensive this summer. Read the full story: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The UA Board of Regents voted to eliminate out-of-state tuition for all students systemwide, starting in fall 2027. The change expands "Alaska Unlocked," created by UAS last year.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The UAF Museum of the North's insect collection is one of the top 15 in the world for the size of the data set that is shared online. Their goal? Identify every insect in Alaska. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
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One entomologist is on a quest to pin down every Alaska insect. Thousands remain.
Alaska may contain as many as 30,000 insect species. Scientists have identified only about 9,000 of them.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
UAF's Center for One Health Research links human, animal and environmental health. Graduate Tirzah Bryant is putting that training to work in her own Yukon River community, where salmon shortages are having real health consequences. alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/23/f...
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For Yukon River residents, salmon shortages have health consequences | Alaska Beacon
A dietary staple, salmon had — until recently — been the main source of protein for Indigenous people who live along the Interior Alaska river systems.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Alaska has a technician shortage. UAA's answer is a department built by its own graduates, ranked top 20 in the U.S., with training you can't get anywhere else in the state. Full story 👇 www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
Four faculty members of UAA's Automotive and Diesel Technology programs stand outside the department building in Anchorage. From top left: Darrin Marshall, Rob Siciliano, Josh Brown and Jared Stouff. Text reads: "Alaska has a technician shortage. Meet the program training the people who will solve it."Darrin Marshall, chair of UAA's Transportation and Power Division, stands inside the department building during the 2026 Auto Expo with a lifted red truck on a vehicle ramp behind him. A quote reads: "As you see people flourishing in this field, you can pick up the ones that have the mentorship mentality."A crowd watches as a truck performs a burnout outside the UAA Automotive and Diesel Technology building during the 2026 Auto Expo in Anchorage in May 2026.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Congratulations to UAA student Leif Richards who broke the long-time world record in the greased pole walk at this year's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics 👏 www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...
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A New World Record in the Greased Pole Walk Brought Extra Excitement to This Year's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Alaska
A 45-year-old record fell at the annual sporting event, which celebrates Indigenous athleticism and culture with events including the knuckle hop and the Alaskan high kick
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The National Science Foundation just selected @uafairbanks.bsky.social Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative as one of 12 new NSF Regional Innovation Engines. The engine will receive $15 million in its first two years and up to $160 million over 10 years. Full story: www.uaf.edu/news/nationa...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Alaska's rivers have been turning red, and UAA researcher Patrick Sullivan, Director of the Environment and Natural Resources Institute, and colleagues are developing a model to predict where it will happen next. www.kotz.org/kotz-local-n... via @kotznews.bsky.social
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A new model could help predict rusting rivers, researchers say
The phenomenon known as “rusting rivers” happens when once-clear streams release highly acidic and metal-laden water, which pose a direct threat to fish and vegetation. It’s happening throughout Alask...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
UAF's new Department of Science and Environmental Journalism is getting some attention 👀 Listen here 👇 @uafairbanks.bsky.social
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The University of Alaska has selected Col. Russell Vander Lugt, Ph.D., a UAF alumnus and 20-year Alaskan, as the next permanent UAF chancellor. He joins September 8, 2026. Full details: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The UA Board of Regents honored President Pat Pitney and Interim UAF Chancellor Ambassador Mike Sfraga at their final meeting of the academic year this week. Both retire this month. Full details: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Alaska 529 marks 25 YEARS of opening doors: Read about one family's multi-generational journey 👇 digital.akbizmag.com/issue/may-20...
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Saving for Tomorrow
Paula Hill grew up in Hooper Bay, a small Yup’ik community on the Bering Sea coast.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
One scholarship became a pipeline. 31 years later, ANSEP connects Alaska Native students to STEM careers from kindergarten to the PhD. Read: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
A University of Alaska "Did You Know" graphic featuring three photos: ANSEP's first graduate Marcy Hensch in cap and gown in 1997, Senator Forrest Dunbar presenting a legislative citation to ANSEP Executive Director Matt Calhoun in 2026, and an ANSEP student in an aircraft cockpit simulator. Text reads: "One scholarship became a pipeline connecting thousands of Alaska Native students to STEM careers."A young ANSEP student wearing glasses focuses intently on building a mechanical structure with colorful engineering components, with an ANSEP lanyard visible around his neck. Text reads: "ANSEP guides students from kindergarten through doctoral studies in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business."ANSEP Chief Operating Officer Michele Yatchmeneff speaks at a podium wearing traditional Alaska Native regalia, with her quote overlaid: "If you can see it, you can be it! I'm still the only Alaska Native woman engineering professor; there needs to be more."
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
These researchers are in the middle of their journey across Alaska. Follow the link to follow their progress. www.uafsunstar.com/community/ua...
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UAF researchers travel 1,500-mile Arctic route to connect science with communities — The Sun Star - UAF's Student Voice
Two University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers are crossing more than 1,500 miles of Alaska’s western and Arctic coast by snowmachine this spring, not just to study climate change, but to hear directl...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What's Alaska's best engine for keeping talent in the state? Sen. Murkowski had a clear answer for the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday: the University of Alaska. "We need to support our university system." Read her full remarks: www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/releas...
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks at a podium during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on March 31, 2026. The Alaska state seal is visible on the wall behind her. A chyron at the bottom of the screen reads "Joint Legislative Session, KTOO, Tue. 3/31/26, 11:18 am.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Did you know the first executive director of the UA Foundation started her career cataloging artifacts from Trans-Alaska Pipeline excavations? Today, as Giving Day 2026 kicks off, we're sharing her story: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
Black and white headshot of Dixie Coggins from a UA Foundation Annual Report, with text overlay reading "The first Executive Director of the University of Alaska Foundation began her career at the UA Museum of the North, working in the archaeology department."Black and white photo of Dixie Coggins standing next to a sign for the 1983 International Conference on Permafrost in Fairbanks, Alaska, with text overlay reading "By 1983, she was helping shape the future of the UA Foundation."Color photo of Dixie Coggins and her husband Truman holding salmon on the Kasilof River on the Kenai Peninsula in 2002, with text overlay reading "Her work helped bring millions in federal dollars to Arctic research."
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
TODAY at noon - Watch the 2026 State of the University Address Catch President Pat Pitney’s sixth and final SOTU address at 12 p.m., March 19, during the Fairbanks Rotary meeting. 📺 Watch live at: alaska.edu/pres/sou
Image of person with short, grey hair standing at a podium giving a speech, with text reading, "State of the University with UA President Pat Pitney, her sixth and final address."
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Board of Regents update: Full board meets in at UAF's Bristol Bay campus in Dillingham today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch live and follow the agenda at alaska.edu/bor/live.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Board of Regents update: Academic & Student Affairs committee meets at @uafairbanks.bsky.social Bristol Bay campus in Dillingham at 3 p.m. Start time is tentative based on flights. Watch live at alaska.edu/bor/live.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Board of Regents update: Today’s committee meetings are held via Zoom — Audit & Finance at 1:30 p.m. and Facilities & Land Management at 3:30 p.m. Check the agenda and join the livestream at alaska.edu/bor/live.
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Live Stream | Board of Regents
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
NEWS: ConocoPhillips Alaska and the University of Alaska announced a $400,000 gift to strengthen Alaska’s industrial workforce through new process technology support at UAF and UAA’s Kenai Peninsula College.
ConocoPhillips Alaska President Erec S. Isaacson presents a check for $400,000 to representatives from UAA, UAA Kenai Peninsula College, and UAF for the ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Technology Fund in UAA's ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The mariculture industry is growing. The Alaska Blue Economy Center is connecting research and workforce efforts across the state, from research exploring new uses for kelp at @uafairbanks.bsky.social to hands-on training at @uasoutheast.bsky.social and Prince William Sound College.
Person standing in shallow coastal water at sunset, with kelp and shellfish visible in the foreground, representing Alaska’s mariculture environment.University of Alaska researchers and students speaking with K–12 students during a mariculture-related science activity, illustrating education and workforce pathways.Close-up of shellfish and kelp in coastal waters, paired with a quote from Alaska Blue Economy Center Director Tommy Sheridan about mariculture as a developing industry.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Governor Dunleavy released his proposed FY27 budget, including a $6.5 million increase for the University of Alaska. The proposal partially funds Board of Regents priorities and stabilizes funding for Alaska Performance Scholarships. Read more: www.alaska.edu/pres/communi...
"Budget. Governor Dunleavy's proposed fy27 budget"“The proposed budget underscores the tightness of Alaska’s fiscal environment and the critical need for continued process improvements and efficient ways to serve our students.” -Pat Pitney, UA president
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
What happens after a student becomes a UA Scholar? A new video series answers in their own words, from NASA internships to rural classrooms and operating rooms. No two journeys look alike. Watch the series: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
NEWS: Celebrating Excellence: 1,019 Seniors Earn $15,000 UA Scholars Award The recipients include the top ten percent of graduates from 250 Alaska high schools. Regional events will take place in the coming weeks. Press release: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
UA President Pat Pitney will retire. In a video message to the UA community, Pitney reflected on three decades of public service and her plans ahead. “Serving as your president has been the honor of my career.” Watch video message: youtu.be/GnIrzv6B7Ng?...
text reads, university of alaska president pitney will retire in may 2026." Background image features pitney candidly sitting in front of a spruce tree
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
UAF is one of 15 finalists in NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines competition, proposing a national accelerator to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for minerals vital to clean energy and national security. See the Did You Know feature: www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Could solar farms feed Alaska as well as power it? The University of Alaska Fairbanks research featured in @nytimes.com is putting that idea to the test. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/c...
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Alaska Tests a Theory: Solar Farms Help Nearby Crops Grow
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
UA Regents meet Nov. 6–7 in Anchorage to approve FY27 budgets focused on student success, degree attainment, and workforce needs. Agenda + livestream: alaska.edu/bor Full release: alaska.edu/opa/enews/2025/1104
University of Alaska Regents in session during a public meeting. The accompanying graphic announces the Nov. 6–7 Board of Regents meeting in Anchorage, where regents will review budgets and tuition proposals.Quote from University of Alaska President Pat Pitney: “Alaska’s universities continue to show forward progress. With continued focus on recruitment, retention, graduation, and workforce development, UA is well-positioned for growth and stability.”
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Alaska Unlocked: Starting in fall 2026, the University of Alaska Southeast will give all undergrads in-state tuition, regardless of residency. Learn about the program 👉 uas.alaska.edu/campaign/Ala... @uasoutheast.bsky.social
Aerial view of the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus surrounded by forest and water at sunset, with the text “Alaska Unlocked: The University of Alaska Southeast announces in-state tuition for all.”A UAS student wearing waders smiles while standing on a coastal mudflat with mountains in the background. The text reads, “The new initiative applies to all undergraduate courses of study, including bachelor’s, associate’s, certificate, and technical programs.”A quote from UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer appears over a background image of the Juneau campus overlooking the water. The quote reads, “We are thrilled to invite students from all over the country to bring their unique backgrounds to UAS and add to the remarkable communities we have in Southeast Alaska.”
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
IN THE NEWS: UA joins state and industry partners at the 2025 Workforce Convening to advance coordinated training strategies for Alaska’s economy. Read more: labor.alaska.gov/news/2025/ne...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Did you know UAF just released a feature documentary celebrating 100 years of Nanooks hockey? medium.com/@Universityo...
"UAF just released a feature documentary celebrating 100 years of Nanooks hockey" and a hockey player in blue and gold skates in front of a dark background.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Did you know T3 Alaska is bringing maritime career pathways to 10 coastal communities this year? www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The UA Board of Regents just wrapped their September meeting in Juneau. They celebrated enrollment growth, employee awards, and a resolution honoring former UAF Chancellor Dan White. Read the full recap: www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/20...
"Thanks to the board's leadership and the strategic investments in our university, the UA System remains strong." - UA president Pat Pitney
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Opinion: UAA: Right here. Right now. By UAA interim chancellor Cheryl Siemers. www.homernews.com/opinion/opin...
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Opinion: UAA: Right here. Right now. | Homer News
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, we believe your future should be as bold and unique as you are. As someone who’s spent a lifetime in education and community service, I can tell you there’s no b...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
UAS students have saved more than $1M in textbook costs. Faculty, the Egan Library, and student leaders made it possible. Next up: low-cost course labeling in 2026 and progress toward Alaska’s first Z-Degree. medium.com/@Universityo...
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Did you know UAS has saved students more than $1 million through open textbooks, setting the stage…
Faculty-led initiative expands access and affordability, paving the way for Alaska’s first zero-cost degree.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
See how UA’s research, programs, and people are building Alaska’s future. Subscribe to the Did You Know series for new stories every two weeks. www.alaska.edu/news/did-you...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Inside Alaska’s state crime lab, UAA students see forensic science in action. Learn more and see photos from inside the lab 👇 medium.com/@Universityo...
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Did you know UAA students step inside Alaska’s state crime lab to see how forensic science really…
Students in UAA’s Forensic Science and Criminal Justice course leave the classroom to visit the people and places where evidence is…
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
HAARP researchers want you to know they’re just normal Alaskans doing ‘really cool science’ fm.kuac.org/2025-07-23/h...
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HAARP researchers want you to know they’re just normal Alaskans doing ‘really cool science’
They also want to share what they’re learning about the upper atmosphere by shooting massive amounts of radio waves at it.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
These University of Alaska Southeast Students Are Part of a 75-Year Study to Map Alaska’s Glaciers www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...
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These Students Are Part of a 75-Year Study to Map Alaska’s Glaciers
Traversing an icefield by foot and on skis, the young researchers experience one of the coolest classrooms in the nation
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Biggest-ever class enters Alaska’s medical education partnership program alaskabeacon.com/briefs/bigge...
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Biggest-ever class enters Alaska’s medical education partnership program | Alaska Beacon
Alaska's WWAMI program, which provides medical educations at start in Anchorage and are completed in Seattle, has 30 new students this year.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Welcome back to America’s Arctic University: Ambassador Mike Sfraga, a UAF alumnus and the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for the Arctic, has been named interim chancellor of UAF.
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The world is heading north. 🌍 Join us July 30–Aug. 1 in Anchorage for Arctic Encounter 2025. UA is the only university system in America’s Arctic. We are proud to partner in this global forum on Arctic leadership, innovation, and resilience. 🔗 www.arcticencounter.com/arctic-encou...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🗞️ The July Newswire is here! The University of Alaska is in the news - Read the top headlines from across the state here: www.uaf.edu/email/uanews...
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University of Alaska @universityofalaska.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Small sawmills can now certify their lumber through a University of Alaska program www.newsminer.com/business/sma...
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Small sawmills can now certify their lumber through a University of Alaska program
A new state-certified lumber grading program is turning Alaska’s local timber into a legal, reliable building material — and it’s already reshaping housing projects from Sitka to the Yukon-Kuskokwim D...
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