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CLA Gems celebrate the research, creative work, and accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni from across the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Liberal Arts.
Katie Ione Craney’s dis/comfort in the north gathers fifty artists from sixteen countries to explore how the Arctic is felt, imagined, and lived.
Winter Shorts returns to UAF as students reclaim a beloved tradition through bold direction, inventive design, and shared storytelling.
With deep roots in public service, Fernando Escobar brings heart, vision, and a commitment to student voices as UA’s newest student regent.
Gabby's Voice: Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence
February 26, 2026
Tara Petito and Nichole Schmidt discuss Gabby Petito's case and how to recognize domestic violence red flags.
Advancing Arctic Knowledge: Brandon Boylan's Impact in the Classroom and Beyond
February 23, 2026
Brandon Boylan's teaching, research and Arctic leadership continue to shape students and programs at UAF.
The Weight of Water: Melina Arciniega's Research on Fairbanks' Self-Haulers
February 16, 2026
Anthropology MA student Melina Arciniega studies water insecurity and the lived experiences of Fairbanks self-haulers.
UAF Model UN earns honors, builds momentum at statewide conference
February 09, 2026
UAF students earned top honors at Alaska's 2025 Model UN while sharpening diplomacy, research and leadership skills.
When Research Walks Into the Courtroom
February 02, 2026
How a UAF researcher's work on intimate partner violence became key evidence in Alaska's ongoing abortion access case
Curious Lives: Victorian Mushroom Hunters and Queer Possibility
January 12, 2026
Victorian women's mushroom hunts show how attention to the overlooked can open new ways of seeing science, gender, and care.
Pocket-Sized Heirloom: From Fairbanks studios to Spanish galleries, Nota carries home, memory, and craft across borders
December 15, 2025
From UAF studios to Spanish galleries, Marina Gonzalez Mazo's work travels with memory, care, and craft.
Becoming an Author: How One UAF English Major Found National Recognition Through a Personal Piece
UAF English student Margaret Thomas turns a deeply personal piece into a nationally recognized publication with Scribendi.
Of Service and Ceremonies: Capturing Laguna's Tribal Stories
UAF historian Mary Ludwig's new article explores how Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony" honors Indigenous veterans and healing traditions.
Spin, Speak, Connect: How a Grad Student's Classroom Activity Builds Confidence Across Backgrounds
Dept. of Communication grad student Anne Moore publishes a classroom activity shaped by cultural sensitivity and real-world experience.
A Landscape of Attention: Dawn Holder's Artful Visit to UAF
December 08, 2025
Ceramic artist Dawn Holder's UAF visit invited students to slow down, notice their landscape, and see the everyday as art.
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