Winter 2023
Longtime anthropologists give back to Alaska
By Sam Bishop
Don and Annette Clark left millions to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø and other institutions.
GCI bumps up 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø’s Alaska Esports Center to 5-gigabit speed
By Brooke Larson
An upgraded internet connection and a new team center give 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø a competitive edge.
Fairbanks chef competes before millions
By Kristin Summerlin
Lizzie Hartman found joy in cooking and sharing while a 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Community and Technical College culinary student. That carried her all the way to the MasterChef competition.
Creating climate scholars
By Katie Straub
A unique program at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø’s Honors College draws hundreds of undergraduates to study climate change — and do something about it.
Nanook Nation rallies for students on Giving Tuesday
By Katie Straub
Donors raise more than $14,000 for the Student Support Fund, which provides aid when things go sideways.
Revealing Mount Edgecumbe
By Rod Boyce
Led by 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø scientists, an international team looks high and low to answer questions about the reawakened volcano.
With gratitude
Businesses, corporations, individuals and foundations give generously to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø.
From the chancellor
By Chancellor Dan White
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø is a thriving campus because of our engaged and passionate community.