Aurora spring 2023
Comprehending caribou in the oil patch
By Sam Bishop
A half-century of research by UAF alumni and others uncovers how caribou react to oil work on É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s North Slope.
A trek to the archive reveals a mountainous surprise
By Rod Boyce
In 1910, a foursome of Fairbanks miners took photographs, recently unearthed by a UAF professor, that strengthen proof of their successful ascent of DenaliÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s North Peak.
Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs
By Julie Stricker
In a UAF-owned tunnel southeast of Delta Junction, hundreds of É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØns have learned the skills needed to succeed in underground mine jobs É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ” and many others.
Advocating for community and self: Brianna Gray É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™11, É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™12
By Theresa Bakker
Brianna Gray, the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, reconnected with her identity at UAF. Today, she helps Fairbanks K-12 students succeed.
Getting people to stay and do good things: Adam Wool É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™88
By Theresa Bakker
Adam Wool, the 2023 Cashen Service Award recipient, went into business after graduating. Later, as a legislator, he fought university cuts so others could have similar chances.
Helping rural students belong, across two generations
By Maggie King
Advisors Sue McHenry and Gabrielle Russell talk about creating a home away from home for students who have grown up in É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s remote communities.
Class notes and in memoriam
See what UAFÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.
Farewell from the managing editor
By Kim Davis
The Aurora magazineÉ«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ™s leader for the past 15 years will retire and pass the job to a new editor.