The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, or ASUAF, convened for its weekly meeting Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, passing multiple funding bills, confirming two new senators, and preparing for several key campus initiatives.

At its weekly meeting on Sept. 10, the ASUAF Senate focused on several issues impacting students, from campus dining and study spaces to travel funding and course evaluations.

And just like that, a brand-new year is here at UAF! Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time, meeting new friends, finding your way, or you’re returning to UAF, let me be among the first to say, welcome.

On May 7, 2025, the University of Alaska Fairbanks community was shaken by the tragic deaths of two student leaders, Cassidy Musard and Oakley Powell.