Fairbanks chef competes before millions
By Kristin Summerlin
Lizzie Hartman found joy in cooking and sharing while a ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Community and Technical College culinary student. That carried her all the way to the MasterChef competition.
Creating climate scholars
By Katie Straub
A unique program at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Honors College draws hundreds of undergraduates to study climate change — and do something about it.
A homecoming a century in the making
By Julie Stricker
The granddaughter of John Shanly, the first University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ graduate, visited campus in summer 2023, 100 years after his graduation.
Revealing Mount Edgecumbe
By Rod Boyce
Led by ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ scientists, an international team looks high and low to answer questions about the reawakened volcano.
Nanook Rendezvous brings alumni home
By Felicia Burud
The annual reunion honors accomplished alumni and reconnects members of all past classes with each other and their alma mater.
Research roundup
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ scientists investigate mineral deposits, volcano emissions, mammoth history and more, leading innovative programs and inquiries that draw millions of dollars to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ.
Class notes and in memoriam
See what ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.
From the editor
By Theresa Bakker
The fall 2023 edition of Aurora magazine marks several milestones.