Nome Residents Continue Wait For Quintillion High-Speed Internet

Residents of Nome continue to wait to access high-speed internet through Quintillion’s fiber-optic cable, though a handful of business customers are now connecting to it.

Jellyfish Numbers Rising in Bering Sea; Scientists Studying Potential Impacts

According to researcher Mary Beth Decker, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has been recording jellyfish numbers in the Bering Sea for the last 40 years using their trawls. In recent years, the population has spiked, and researchers know that they have impacts on the ecosystem, because they feed on things that fish eat. But the question is: what is the extent of their impact?

Nearly 40 Graduates Recognized During 42nd Annual UAF Northwest Campus Commencement

As Northwest Campus offers unique classes and programs that are significant to the region, the commencement also featured two students who became certified in High Latitude Range Management related to reindeer herding, and six are now certified Nurse Aides. Six graduates received their associate degrees along with 15 students from Western Alaska who completed their general education diplomas (GEDs).

Keeping the Inupiaq Language Alive, Through a Website

It’s now possible to learn basic Inupiaq online, thanks to a graduate student at the University of Alaska–Fairbanks.

Nome Man Among Four UAF Students to Win Crowley Fuel Scholarship

According to a statement from Crowley, Gabe Smith of Nome, Keenan Sanderson of Ketchikan, and twin brothers Carlton and Kendrick Hautala of Kwethluk will receive $2,500 to go towards their tuition costs.

UAF Research Vessel Begins Ecosystem Study in Bering and Chukchi Seas

“We are trying to get a handle on what our ocean looks like out here, what the ecosystem looks like: how it’s working, how it’s functioning,” says Dr. Seth Danielson from the UAF research vessel Sikuliaq.