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Local elections are happening all over the state today. Make sure you take time to visit your polling place! Not sure where that is? Visit your local government's website for information. #NanooksVote #VoteLocal
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Is seeing the aurora borealis on your bucket list? This aurora season, join UAF Ph.D. student Vincent Ledvina, "The Aurora Guy," to learn how to predict, chase and see the northern lights. See the full documentary on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gVrMd8
@vincentledvina
October 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
From the Alaska Science Forum: Natural changes only part of the story. Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/natural...
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Apparently, the grain is shrinking, and it's not by accident: According to UAF scientists, the shift to shorter grain actually resulted from breeding efforts that began in the mid-20th century.
www.uaf.edu/news/grain-a...
June 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Toolik Field Station is opening their doors to the public this Friday, June 6. It's a long drive, but worth it to get the rare chance to visit this amazing research station. Find more here: www.uaf.edu/toolik/news/...
@toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Georgeson Botanical Garden is now a national peony reference site, showcasing 118 cultivars and supporting Alaska’s growers with research, education and late-blooming beauty near the Arctic Circle.

Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/geo...
May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ever wanted to raise your own flock of feathered, egg-laying friends?
🐓 🥚

Enroll in Chicken University with livestock researcher Jim Vinyard of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station!

More info: www.uaf.edu/news/chi...
May 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Did you know the University of Alaska Fairbanks has the world's only scientific rocket launching facility owned by a university?

Come see it for yourself this summer! Tours at the facility on alternating Thursdays this summer.

Info: www.uaf.edu/news/geo...
May 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What are UAF undergrads doing this summer? Studying arctic fish, CO2 emissions, mapping spruce beetle impacts and more — and funding from URSA is making it happen!

Read about the recipients of summer undergraduate research grants and learn more about their projects:

www.uaf.edu/news/urs...
May 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Allergy sufferers may be familiar — some of us VERY familiar — with allergy symptoms, but rarely do we get to see the microscopic particles that affect us. Susan Henry's images of both alder and birch pollens show the tiny particles in detail.
April 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Congratulations to all 29 recipients of the UAF College of Liberal Arts' Outstanding Student Award for the 2024-2025 academic year!

For a complete list of those recognized, click here: www.uaf.edu/news/uaf...

April 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Happy Giving Day 2025!

Find your reason to give this year and you could win fun prizes and more!

givingday.alaska.edu/giving-day/9...
March 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Mark your calendars — Giving Day is just around the corner!

The University of Alaska's annual Giving Day fundraiser begins March. These #49hoursforAlaska gives you an opportunity to make a difference for UAF students by supporting the programs, departments and initiatives that matter to YOU!
March 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Are you a UAF researcher, PIO or PhD student on Bluesky? Reply to this post or DM to add yours or your department's account to our UAF starter pack!

Meanwhile, here's another started pack — steal Nook's look!
February 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We like our skies blue... and green, and pink, and sometimes red!
January 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM