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Sharp Stories in Short Forms: Gerri Brightwell's Flash Fiction

December 06, 2025

Professor Gerri Brightwell's new flash fiction illuminates the power of small stories, mentorship and the life-changing value of the liberal arts.

Celebrating UAF CLA 2024-2025 Promotion & Tenure Recipients

September 22, 2025

Meet the 2024-2025 UAF CLA tenure & promotion recipients and celebrate their contributions to our community.

From the Court to the Classroom: Kayla Johnson’s Journey of Self-Discovery

July 16, 2025

From the court to the classroom, Kayla Johnson is using storytelling to explore sex, society, and self-discovery.

A Storyteller with a Purpose: Kjrsten Colleen Schindler

July 02, 2025

Kjrsten Schindler, Outstanding Student in Theatre & Film, blends psychology and storytelling in her mission to help others—and inspire transformation.

Creative Expression and Literary Leadership: Sophia Martin

June 13, 2025

Sophia Martin combines creative writing, literary publishing, and a love for songwriting, preparing for a future that celebrates literature.

Making the Most of Every Lesson: Xochitl Martinez

June 05, 2025

Xochitl Martinez, Outstanding Student in Anthropology, shares how community, curiosity, and persistence shaped their academic success.

Bylines & Headlines

May 06, 2025

UAF won big at the 2025 Alaska Press Club Awards, earning statewide praise for exceptional journalism and community storytelling.

Drawn from Addiction

May 06, 2025

BFA student Kevin Carroll wins the People's Endowment for The Sick, a powerful art project exploring addiction through 45 drawings.

English End-of-the-Year Celebration

April 28, 2025

Celebrate student achievements and the vibrant spirit of UAF's Department of English at the 2025 End-of-the-Year Celebration.

Permafrost 46: Taste, Touch, Write

April 28, 2025

Issue 46 of Permafrost, a sensory-themed literary journal, is now available. It includes an interview with Dorothy Chan and 10 preview pieces online.

Scholarships, Songs, and Community Spirit

April 27, 2025

Sarah McConnell's People's Endowment award expands music education access and strengthens youth connections through SMA.

Compromise in Craft

April 21, 2025

Writer Mary Knight explores creativity, compromise, and the craft of writing shaped by a life lived off the expected literary path.

Print, Pedagogy, and Publication

April 19, 2025

Joe Holt receives People's Endowment to support Ice Box, UAF's student-run literary journal, now celebrating its 21st print edition.

Outstanding and Unforgettable

April 18, 2025

Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across UAF and their departments.

MFA Third Year Reading

April 17, 2025

An evening of original fiction, nonfiction and poetry by UAF English MFA students celebrating their work and voices as emerging Alaskan writers.

Bridges Across Borders: Fulbright Voices at UAF

April 09, 2025

UAF Fulbright Scholars share their experiences teaching, researching, and living abroad in Russia, Canada, Thailand, and the U.S.

Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series: Annie Wenstrup

April 05, 2025

Annie Wenstrup's debut poetry collection navigates personal history and unresolved colonial violence through poetic storytelling.

Fueling the Future

March 31, 2025

Thanks to your generosity, CLA raised a record-breaking $22,470 from 69 donors on Giving Day! Your support fuels student success--thank you!

Poetry, Process, and Pushcart Glory

March 31, 2025

UAF's Zeke Shomler had a standout year with Pushcart nominations and major publications. Explore his poetic journey, process, and what's next.

Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series: Permafrost Book Prize

March 29, 2025