Alaska's public university system comprising University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast. Governed by the Board of Regents.
505 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
Taku River glacial outburst flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. tonight
An ongoing glacial lake outburst flood on the Taku River is affecting the City and Borough of Juneau, with an alert in effect until 11 p.m. AKDT Tuesday. Mariners and anyone near the river corridor should expect rapid water rises and debris in the channel.
by Walter AlaskaNews10h ago2 min readAIJuneau, Alaska
Federal money built Alaska's recent growth — now it's receding fastest here
UAA economists say federal spending drove about half of Alaska's growth since 2015 — and the state is now losing federal workers faster than most, hitting rural areas hardest.
by Bill AlaskaNews4d ago2 min readAIAlaska
Chukchi Sea ice runs above median for third straight late June
Chukchi Sea ice extent stood well above the 1991-2020 median as of Saturday, the third consecutive late June with that pattern, per ACCAP data — with high-concentration ice still hugging the Alaska coast north of Wainwright and the Beaufort Sea nearly ice-locked.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAIChukchi Sea, Alaska
Robots are fighting Alaska wildfires near Nenana right now — on their own
Finalist teams in the $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition have until Thursday to demonstrate autonomous detection and suppression systems near Nenana, testing technology that aims to respond four times faster than current wildfire response rates.
by Melinda Communities.News6d ago2 min readAINenana, Alaska
National Lab, University of Alaska Fairbanks sign energy partnership
The National Lab of the Rockies and University of Alaska Fairbanks formalized a partnership Wednesday focused on critical minerals, energy infrastructure, and workforce development.
by Melinda Communities.News1mo ago2 min readAIAnchorage
Chukchi Campus is getting ADA and fire-safety upgrades after 14 years on the master plan
The University of Alaska Fairbanks issued an invitation for bids Sunday to renovate restrooms for ADA compliance and create a fire-rated exit corridor at its Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue, with bids due July 10.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAIKotzebue, Alaska
UAF scientist gets $300K to unlock permafrost's carbon time bomb
UAF microbiologist Mario E. Muscarella received a $299,972 NSF grant to develop molecular tools identifying which dormant microorganisms activate when permafrost thaws, critical knowledge as Alaska's frozen soils hold twice the carbon of Earth's atmosphere.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks Campus
UAF scientist leads $36K Antarctic sea ice study amid record lows
The National Science Foundation awarded UAF $36,000 for a collaborative study of rapid Antarctic sea ice decline in the Ross Sea, led by sea ice geophysicist Andrew R. Mahoney.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIFairbanks
Fairbanks spruce pollen hits season high in UAF count
Spruce pollen reached 346 grains per cubic meter Friday, the highest reading this season. UAF's 25-year counting program tracks allergy trends and climate shifts in Interior Alaska.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAIFairbanks
Rural Alaska Electricity Costs Run Three to Five Times Urban Rates
Rural Alaska residents pay electricity costs three to five times higher than urban areas due to diesel-powered microgrids and fuel delivery challenges in remote villages.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
UAF glaciology program returns to McCarthy for eighth summer
University of Alaska Fairbanks will run an 11-day graduate glaciology program in McCarthy starting June 1, 2026, supported by a National Science Foundation grant.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAIMcCarthy, Alaska
Vivid Northern Lights Draw Fairbanks Viewers to Night Sky
Fairbanks and North Pole residents witnessed vivid aurora borealis displays on April 19, 2026, featuring intense formations that matched UAF Geophysical Institute forecasts during the ongoing solar maximum period.
by Alaska News2mo ago1 min readAIFairbanks and North Pole, Alaska
House panel advances Alaska Native languages task force bill after rejecting university, state agency seats
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 387 to create a legislative task force reviewing Alaska's 50-year-old Native language programs, but rejected amendments to add university and state education officials to the panel.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAIJuneau, Alaska
House panel hears confirmation for physician assistant to State Medical Board
The House Health and Social Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Norman Walker, a physician assistant appointed to the State Medical Board, and received a presentation from UAA College of Health on workforce programs.
by Alaska News2mo ago4 min readAIHouse
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Kodiak and Interior Alaska Skies
Residents in Kodiak and Interior Alaska reported seeing a vibrant aurora borealis display on the evening of April 18, 2026, sharing photos and videos of the event that occurred during the current solar maximum period.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIKodiak
DNR opens public comment on Homer parcel sale to University of Alaska
DNR opened public comment Friday on a noncompetitive sale of 20 acres in Homer to University of Alaska Land Management, with a July 14 deadline for residents to preserve appeal rights.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAIHomer
Permafrost Thaw Releases Unexpected Methane in Alaska Uplands
Research shows Alaska's thawing permafrost is releasing unexpected amounts of methane while coastal erosion threatens Native villages across the state.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
Fairbanks and Kodiak Residents Capture Last Aurora Displays Before Midnight Sun
by Alaska News2mo ago3 min readAIFairbanks
Senate adds $156M to capital budget, prioritizes deferred maintenance
The Alaska Senate added $156 million to the governor's lean capital budget, directing most new spending toward deferred maintenance at K-12 schools, universities, and state facilities following an uptick in oil revenue.
by Alaska Newsadded 1mo ago5 min readAI
House panel advances seafood industry data-sharing bill
The House Labor and Commerce Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 181, which allows the University of Alaska to access employment data for seafood industry research.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIHouse
Northern lights draw crowds to Fairbanks and Kodiak viewing spots
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIKodiak and Fairbanks, Alaska
