UA to Offer Accredited Teacher Education Program Through UAF, UAS
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted 6-5 to provide initial teacher preparation programs in Anchorage through UAF and UAS.
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Spirit of KUAC Award Goes to Patty Kastelic
KUAC has named longtime volunteer and supporter Patty Kastelic the recipient of the 2019 Spirit of KUAC award, which recognizes the station’s volunteer of the year.
New Gateway Offers Prospective Students Clear Path to UA
Through a new student gateway called My Future Alaska, prospective students can search programs, degrees, transfer agreements between colleges, estimate their costs, and more easily find the University of Alaska campus
UAF School of Management to Waive Application Fees
The University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management will pay the $50 undergraduate and $75 graduate UAF college application fees for all applicants to its affiliated degree programs.
Holland America Line/Princess Cruises Renews Investment in STEM Education for UAS Students
Holland America Line and Princess Cruises recently contributed $35,000 to provide scholarships for students from rural Alaska attending UAS and pursuing programs related to STEM.
Sandy Memories of Ancient Storms
Cape Espenberg is an eyebrow of sand, driftwood, and low plants on the northeast corner of the Seward Peninsula. It is now quiet except for the swish of the wind through cottongrass and the songs of birds, but archaeologists have found a large village site there.
Kaladi Brothers Coffee Introduces Team Spirit Seawolf Blend
All Kaladi Brothers Cafés in Alaska will begin selling the new Team Spirit Seawolf Blend. The bright yellow one-pound bags of coffee feature a throwback school folder inspired design that highlights UAA sports programs that have long inspired young local athletes and entertained our community.
Pondering the Power of the Ocean
Yakutat once found quirky fame as a surfing destination for the adventurous. Now, residents are looking into capturing wave energy to provide the town’s power.
UAF Discovery Could Mean Breakthrough in Hard Drive Storage
A breakthrough by a University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher could lead to computer hard drives capable of storing much more data in a smaller space.
Researchers Delve into Unexamined World of Alaska Seaweed
In Alaska, few studies have explored seaweed, even though there is growing interest in harvesting it for food and fertilizer. Now a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is part of a team taking some important first steps to determine whether seaweed and wrack can be harvested more broadly in Southcentral Alaska.