Aurora summer 2026
In Bethel, weathering the storm through science and stories
By Tom Moran
This year’s annual science conference in Western Alaska reviewed the causes and impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong — and much more.
From seismologist to statesman
By Sam Bishop
After arriving in Alaska almost 60 years ago, John Davies studied and worked in geophysics before following his fascination with public policy.
The voice that bridges the miles
By Felicia Burud
Bruce Cech, who has broadcast Nanook games for 37 years, received the 2026 William R. Cashen Service Award.
Welcoming new leadership at Alaska’s university
The university is entering a new era of leadership with the appointments of U.S. Army Colonel Russ Vander Lugt as the next 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø chancellor and Matt Cooper as the 18th president of the University of Alaska.
Students embrace hands-on philanthropy
By Katie Straub
An all-day competition in Wood Center on Giving Day let students lend a hand to strengthen their clubs.
Turning retirement assets into opportunity
By Harry Need
A couple’s experience with a financially struggling student prompted creation of a new scholarship fund at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø.
A season of athletic success
By Sam Bishop
Rosie Fordham and fellow skiers put 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø third in the nation in cross-country skiing at the NCAA championships.
Like turning your television on in the past
By Kristin Summerlin
Historic broadcast materials from KUAC TV have been digitized and preserved at the Library of Congress, making them available for all to see.
Class notes and in memoriam
See what 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø’s alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.