Aurora spring 2023

Comprehending caribou in the oil patch

By Sam Bishop

A half-century of research by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ alumni and others uncovers how caribou react to oil work on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s North Slope.

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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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ professor, that strengthen proof of their successful ascent of Denali’s North Peak.

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Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs

By Julie Stricker

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.

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Advocating for community and self: Brianna Gray ’11, ’12

By Theresa Bakker

Brianna Gray, the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, reconnected with her identity at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Today, she helps Fairbanks K-12 students succeed.

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Getting people to stay and do good things: Adam Wool ’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.

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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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s remote communities.

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Class notes and in memoriam

See what ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.

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Farewell from the managing editor

By Kim Davis

The Aurora magazine’s leader for the past 15 years will retire and pass the job to a new editor.

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