On March 2, the mother and stepmother of Gabrielle Venora Petito came to the University of Alaska Fairbanks to discuss what the warning signs are of domestic violence. The two were going on a tour visiting several schools in Alaska to share Gabby’s story and raise domestic violence awareness.

ASUAF held their last meeting before break on March 3. One hot topic was the unresolved cross country team’s usage of the SRC track and travel fund requests.  

Across America, museums and other institutions are working on repatriating Native American artifacts and human remains, restoring history and bringing back respect and honor. The University of Alaska’s Museum of the North also participates in this cultural work.

The bear trap is a condensed version of the daily crime log released by the UAF police department.

Michelle Nijhuis, an environmental journalist who has worn many hats over her career, gave a lecture on the positives and negatives of modern journalism and what is needed in industry.

Hundreds of visitors rolled through the Usibelli Building on Saturday as the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines marked the 60th annual ice arch during its 2026 Engineering Open House. Families, K-12 students, and prospective college students explored hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and engineering projects across the building’s four floors on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus.

On February 21, the Chinese Culture and Language Club welcomed Fairbanks residents to join them in ushering in the new year with their annual Chinese New Year celebration. The celebration had stunning visual performances, traditional food and a strong sense of community.

At their weekly meeting on February 17, the Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, or ASUAF, discussed a bill reflecting changes to Title IX, ASUAF’s role in a bowling match on Giving Day, and eight different travel funding requests. It was decided that the February 25 ASUAF meeting would be canceled because some senators will be in Juneau; the next one will take place on March 3.

At the 2026 Winter Carnival, students and staff played in the snow and ice, reveled in sporty and extreme experiences with friends, and got crafty while fresh tunes were spun by a live DJ. There was lots of hot cocoa, s’mores, and smiles over the three-day event. 

Graduate students and faculty filled The Pub at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on Friday the 13 for an evening of original poetry, fiction and nonfiction during the Valentine’s Day-themed Graduate Student Literary Recital.

Valentine’s day is one day out of the year that everyone gets to celebrate the people they love and it often leaves out all the people who don’t have a commitment like that. Enter Buddy or Boo speed dating.

At their weekly meeting on Feb. 10, the Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, or ASUAF, discussed changes they aim to add to Title IX training for the fall, students being allowed to vote in academic appeals committees and imposing a two-hour cutoff of ASUAF senate meetings.

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, or ASUAF, discussed a resolution regarding the UAF track and cross country team using the Student Recreation Center, or SRC, at their Feb. 3 meeting. They also discussed a resolution for the creation of a UAF pep band, and two bills: one for a scholarship for Giving Day, and another sponsoring a lunch for the Nanook Olympics.

First Friday, a long standing Fairbanks monthly tradition and celebration of local art, is here and along with it the chance to see some art from local artists including Stephanie Jane Barney. Various places around town opened for the first Friday, including the Bear Gallery.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Honors College hosted an intimate event, offering opportunities to students from staff and faculty members across different departments, who were given one minute to present their proposals, making it possible for more speakers to attend and share their research projects with students who would like to be involved in their research. While the event was offered to honors students, all were welcome to attend and find research opportunities that align with their interests.

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, ASUAF, discussed concerns about the UAF cross country team using the Student Recreation Center, school funding, schedule planner updates, and travel funds at their Jan. 27 meeting.

The bear trap is a condensed version of the daily crime log released by the UAF police department.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North offered a chance on Saturday for family and friends to come and get a chance to look at what happens behind the curtains.

Starting at noon, visitors had the opportunity to visit the usual museum exhibits and from there take a tour to the lab spaces where all the magic happens. The behind the scenes tours usually run for 10 dollars a person on Tuesdays and Fridays, but for this special occasion, the tour was free for all.

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, ASUAF, discussed finances, AI art, the use of American Sign Language and appointed six new senators at their recent meeting.