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’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.
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.
"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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ'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.
Courts, Rights, and Representation: Carol Gray at IPSA 2025
November 17, 2025
UAF's Carol Gray brings ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ's legal and human rights perspectives to the global stage at the IPSA World Congress in Seoul.
After Last Call: Preventing Harm in ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ's Nightlife
November 15, 2025
UAF's Ingrid Johnson maps practical, people-first strategies to prevent sexual violence in ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ's nightlife.
Ring, Sing, Stir: UAF Opera Workshop's Comic Pairing
November 12, 2025
A comic culinary caper and a romantic misdial. Two operas collide in UAF's lively Opera Workshop double bill.
War, Wit, and Wonder: Actor Matthew Herrera Finds Meaning in Historical Comical
November 10, 2025
After 12 years away from performing, Matthew Herrera returns to the stage in Theatre UAF’s bold Shakespeare double bill.
From Court to Chaos: Emily Cooley Explores Two Worlds in Historical Comical
November 05, 2025
Biological Sciences major Emily Cooley brings humor and intensity to dual Shakespeare roles in Historical Comical.
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