
Discover 'Arctic and Northern Studies Gems'
... your source for celebrating the remarkable achievements and research of our faculty, students, and alumni. From pioneering studies and field expeditions to impactful publications and awards, stay informed about the latest developments in Arctic and Northern research.
Arctic and Northern Studies Gems
- 	  Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: 花椒直播 State Legislature January 24, 2025 Join Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson as she shares insights into leadership in 花椒直播鈥檚 legislature, her journey, and advice for future leaders. 
 
- 	  Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Borough Mayors January 17, 2025 Join Bryce Ward and Luke Hopkins, former Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayors, as they shares insights on leadership and governance in the North. 
 
- 	  January 14, 2025 Showcasing grad research in 3 minutes! Compete for cash prizes and sharpen communication skills at UAF's Three-Minute Thesis competition. 
 
- 	  Leadership at the Top of the World December 04, 2024 Explore Arctic leadership with PS 493/693. Weekly guest talks by top 花椒直播 leaders are open to the public in person or via Zoom. 
 
- 	  October 29, 2024 Tyler Kirk explores memory in Russia's Far North after the Gulag in a Kennan Institute book talk on Oct 30. Register for the webinar link to attend. 
 
- 	  UAF Takes on Global Challenges at West Point October 12, 2024 Professor Boylan and students Cole Osowski and Nels Ure represented UAF at West Point's SCUSA conference, discussing U.S. foreign policy challenges. 
 
- 	  October 10, 2024 Join Yale's Paul Sabin for an insightful talk on environmental politics, climate change, and community participation. Zoom or in-person at GRUE 614E. Oct 16, 10:30 PM. 
 
- 	  A Night of Gold: Highlights from the Blue & Gold Celebration September 27, 2024 Community spirit shone bright as nearly $163K was raised for UAF scholarships at the Blue & Gold Celebration on September 14th. 
 
- 	  AY23-24 Promotion and/or Tenure Recipients September 13, 2024 Congratulations to our outstanding faculty members who earned promotions or tenure during AY 23-24! Your dedication and achievements inspire our entire community. 
 
- 	  Brandon Boylan named an Usibelli Award Winner for 2024 August 24, 2024 Congrats to UAF's Brandon Boylan, awarded the 2024 Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award for his impact in Arctic studies and dedication to students. 
 
- 	  2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year May 01, 2024 Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year! 
 
- 	  February 15, 2024 Join us for the book launch and discussion with author Tyler Kirk on February 29, 2024. 
 
- 	  November museum programs explore life in the Arctic November 02, 2023 Family programs at the University of 花椒直播 Museum of the North will explore life in the Arctic during November. 
 
- 	  UAF's 2023 Legacy Lecture to feature author, historian Mary Ehrlander May 26, 2023 The 花椒直播 2023 Legacy Lecture will honor author and professor emeritus Mary Ehrlander. The lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, in the BP Design Theater, Room 401 of the Usibelli Building. 
 
- 	  Al Jazeera asks UAF's Phil Wight about the Willow Decision April 07, 2023 Phil Wight, Assistant Professor of History and Arctic & Northern Studies made a live national TV appearance when he spoke with Al Jazeera English about the Willow decision on Tuesday, March 22, 2023. 
 
- 	  From Colonization to Conservation: MA Arctic & Northern Studies Thesis Defense by Hannah Ney April 05, 2023 Please join us online via zoom for Hannah Ney's Arctic and Northern Studies MA Thesis Defense, From Colonization to Conservation: Examining Representations of Nonhuman Arctic Animals in British Children's Literature during the Long Nineteenth Century on Tuesday, April 11th at 1pm AKST. 
 
- 	  Toolik Field Station receives another five years' funding August 02, 2022 Toolik Field Station, the largest scientific research station in the Arctic, has received $19.7 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for five more years of operation. 
 
