Monitoring a Mystery Bird in Yakutat
On sandy barrier islands between mountains and the sea, two different birds that look alike lay their eggs side-by-side. Biologists here are learning more about the less-common, more mysterious one.
Tag: University of Alaska
University of Alaska Structure to be Reviewed by New Task Force
The chair of the University of Alaska Board of Regents has announced appointments to a task force that will explore options for the university system’s future structure, outlined the options the group will consider, and set out the process the task force will follow.
UAF-Led Team Discovers Ancient Human Footprint
Made more than 1,800 years ago, it’s the oldest known human footprint ever found in the North American sub-Arctic.
Melting Small Glaciers Could Add Ten Inches to Sea Levels
A new review of glacier research data paints a picture of a future planet with a lot less ice and a lot more water.
Breath of Clams Leads to Big Picture
Brittany Jones’s goal is to find out the respiration rates of five species of clams. But why should anyone care about clam breath?
The University of Alaska Is Fully Committed to the Student Experience
UA President Jim Johnsen reflects on the efforts UA has made to help provide an educated, dedicated workforce for the state’s industries.
UAF Steel Bridge Team Earns Spot in National Competition
A team of University of Alaska Fairbanks students will compete in a national engineering contest after earning the top score in the 2019 Pacific Northwest Regional AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition.
Dodson Honored as UAF Business Leader of the Year
The University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management will honor Jim Dodson as its 43rd Business Leader of the Year during a sold-out dinner and award ceremony.
UAS Receives Grant to Create Tlingit Language Radio Broadcasts
The University of Alaska Southeast has received a grant to create a Tlingit language radio program and a multimedia Word of the Week Program.
$3.4 Million Gift Endows Management Chair at UAF
A $3.4 million gift from the estate of alumnus James Pruitt has created an endowed chair at the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management.