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Karsten Hueffer has been appointed dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks and will begin his appointment on July 2, 2023.

Hueffer appointed dean of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College of Natural Science and Mathematics

University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks provost and executive vice chancellor, Anupma Prakash, has appointed Karsten Hueffer to serve as the dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Hueffer is a tenured professor of veterinary medicine and has served CNSM as acting/interim dean for over a year. Under his leadership the college showed a steep fiscal recovery, launched new academic programs, hired new faculty, grew enrollment, and is moving forward embracing ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s vision and strategic plan.


Student Erik Bach uses a jackleg drill in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's underground mine training camp near Delta Junction in November 2022. In the foreground is instructor Jim Smith. Instructor Sam Reves is in the background. Photo courtesy of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mining and Petroleum Training Service

Aurora: Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs

In a ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ-owned tunnel southeast of Delta Junction, hundreds of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñns have learned the skills needed to succeed in underground mine jobs -- and many others. Find out more in theÌýSpring 2023 Aurora.


A Visual Art Academy student works on cartoons.

Registration open for Visual Art Academy

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Department of Art in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts will host the 19th annual Summer Visual Art Academy, an intensive visual arts program for students from grades 6-12. TheÌýVisual Art Academy will be heldÌýJune 5-16, 2023. Check out our website for more info andÌýÌýfor the best selection of classes!

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Trent Sutton pauses for a photo in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Wood Center during Research and Creative Activity Day.

Sutton appointed vice provost, accreditation liaison officer

University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Anupma Prakash, has appointed Trent Sutton as the new vice provost and accreditation liaison officer. In his new role, Sutton will also be serving as the dean of General Studies and the director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activities.


Erlingur Gudleifsson works with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ABEC, ACEP, and Center ICE to identify opportunities in the fisheries and energy sectors of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Iceland.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ participates in Nordic Innovation Summit 2023

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks participated in panel discussions at the Nordic Innovation Summit in Seattle, organized by the National Nordic Museum, including a panel moderated by Erlingur Guðleifsson of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Blue Economy Center. The summit brought together innovators and industry leaders from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland to discuss emerging trends and challenges in the seafood industry.


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