College of Liberal Arts
CLA Gems celebrate the research, creative work, and accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni from across the College of Liberal Arts.
Katie Ione Craney鈥檚 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鈥檚 newest student regent.
Who Gets to Tell Alaska's Story?
April 13, 2026
Who tells Alaska's story? Jennifer Schell examines Arctic narratives, ethics, and representation in science, film, and ecology.
When Silence Breaks: Healing Through Dialogue in Post-Genocide Rwanda
April 03, 2026
UAF's Dr. Christine Kindler explores how dialogue in Rwanda fosters healing, trust and reconciliation after genocide
Reading Ice Between the Lines: Dr. Erika Monahan and the First Atlas of Siberia
March 30, 2026
Historian Erika Monahan reads 17th-century Siberian maps to uncover how ice, empire and movement shaped Arctic life.
A Life in Tile
Ceramic artist Nancy Hausle-Johnson reflects on four decades of public art across Alaska, where tile brings stories into everyday spaces.
Building Community Through Language: Willkommen to German Club
March 23, 2026
UAF German Club connects students through language, culture, and hands-on events, creating community beyond online classes.
Opening Doors Through Language: Wendy Whitehead Martelle elected to national Russian education board
March 16, 2026
Applied linguistics professor Wendy Martelle joins the ACTR Board, expanding national connections for UAF's Russian program.
Into the Weeds: Exploring the Realities of Restorative Justice Practice
March 04, 2026
The 4th annual Restorative Justice Symposium, March 30-April 1, explores restorative justice practice and programs in Alaska. Free and virtual.
Learning From Gabby Petito: Recognizing Domestic Violence Warning Signs
Gabby Petito's family speaks at UAF about domestic violence warning signs, prevention and recognizing patterns of abuse.
Widening the Frame: Michelle Nijhuis on Environmental Journalism in a Changing Climate
March 02, 2026
From field biology to national bylines, Michelle Nijhuis explores how environmental journalism adapts to slow-moving crises.
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 四虎影院' Self-Haulers
February 16, 2026
Anthropology MA student Melina Arciniega studies water insecurity and the lived experiences of 四虎影院 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 四虎影院 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.
"The time is now": UAF anthropology PhD student honored with Governor's Arts & Humanities Award
December 06, 2025
UAF anthropology PhD student MoHagani Magnetek earns one of Alaska's top humanities honors, celebrating community-driven impact.
Sharp Stories in Short Forms: Gerri Brightwell's Flash Fiction
Professor Gerri Brightwell's new flash fiction illuminates the power of small stories, mentorship and the life-changing value of the liberal arts.
Harmony for the Holidays
December 03, 2025
Ring in the season with Choir of the North's Dec. 6 holiday concert and community sing-along at UAF's Davis Concert Hall.
History book talk traces how the religious right broke with environmental stewardship
December 01, 2025
Neall Pogue explores the story of how faith, politics, and pressure reshaped evangelical views on the environment.
More Than a Game: Jakki Padilla Brings WNBA Activism to the Airwaves
November 21, 2025
Communication grad Jakki Padilla turns a love of women's basketball into research, activism, and a national podcast feature.
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