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Delta Junction, AK · Education
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Fairbanks School District Plans Lawsuit Against State Over Charter School Dispute
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District plans to take the State of Alaska to court following a contentious dispute over the approval of a new charter school, escalating a battle that could shape education authority across Alaska. District officials confirmed that they will appeal the Alaska Board of Education’s...
Alaska Beacon
Fairbanks school district plans to take the state to court over charter school dispute
Members of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school board say the district will take the state to court in a dispute around its authority to approve and establish new charter schools. The district is challenging the Alaska State Board of Education for its approval of a new charter school after the locally elected […]
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Cheers to you, Class of 2026!
The University of Alaska Fairbanks held its 104th commencement ceremony May 2 at the Carlson Center, celebrating the class of 2026. Graduates walked across the stage after years of study to hear their names called and receive their degrees, starting a new chapter as college graduates. In a moment of...
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Smith receives degree from U of Alaska
KINGMAN – The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2026 during its 104th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Lisa Smith of Kingman received an Associate of Science, cum laude. The university’s first commencement took place in 1923, when the sole...
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Fairbanks School Board chooses to appeal State Board of Education’s approval of Pearl Creek Charter School
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Following a a regular meeting on Tuesday, the school board of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) has “directed legal counsel to challenge the State Board’s decision [to approve Pearl Creek Charter School] in Alaska Superior Court,” according to a letter sent to families and staff by superintendent Dr. Luke Meinert.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents selects former general counsel as next president
The University of Alaska system will have a new president this summer. The Board of Regents appointed Fairbanks attorney Matt Cooper to the role Friday morning. He formerly served as general counsel for the university. Cooper will succeed President Pat Pitney, who will retire later this month. Pitney said during...
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University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates walk the stage
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - More than 1,200 graduates from the University of Alaska Fairbanks were recognized at the Carlson Center Saturday during the school’s commencement, according to UAF. The event was not only a celebration of the UAF Class of 2026, but also a farewell for outgoing University of...
Alaska Beacon
University of Alaska Board of Regents announce new university president
The University of Alaska Board of Regents announced Matt Cooper as the new university president on Friday, after a closed-door, confidential hiring search. Cooper is a Fairbanks-based attorney, and formerly served as legal representation for the university starting in 2011 and later as general counsel to the university from 2021 to 2024. He will replace […]
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State Board of Education approves Pearl Creek charter application
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The State Board of Education has approved the charter for Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School. The decision follows the initial closer of Pearl Creek Elementary School and months of processing, including a denial of the charter application by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBNSD).
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University of Alaska Board of Regents announce new university president
Matt Cooper, newly appointed to be the University of Alaska president, is seen in an undated photo. (Photo courtesy of the University of Alaska) The University of Alaska Board of Regents announced Matt Cooper as the new university president on Friday, after a closed-door, confidential hiring search. Cooper is a...
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TCC GO Celebrates Our 2026 Graduates
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) GO Program is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors across the region. Throughout their high school journeys, these students have shown dedication, resilience, and a commitment to preparing for their future through education and career exploration. The TCC GO Program congratulates all our seniors this year and wishes them continued success as they take the next steps toward their goals. We are honored to have been part of their journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in their communities and beyond.
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College of Liberal Arts pained by massive deficit
As the College of Liberal Arts looks to hire a new dean, it faces a budget deficit of approximately $700,000 from fiscal year 2025 that resulted in a frozen budget, removal of autonomy over their budget, enlarged class sizes, and limited graduate student working hours. Faculty at the college say the strained budget made it hard to do their jobs due to a lack of resources and question the benefits of administrative overreach.
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Stories of the deaf community highlighted at UAF
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - On Thursday, stories were shared in American Sign Language (ASL) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The night of storytelling is an annual event bringing together members of the deaf community and ASL students. “It’s a really important part of deaf culture, and seeing that part...
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HomeSTEAD Charter application heads to state after approval from Fairbanks school board
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - After being approved by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board in a 4-3 vote on April 7, the application to establish the HomeSTEAD Charter School at the site which once held Two Rivers School is slated to head to the state for potential final approval.
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FNSB mayor calls for more education funding in FY27 budget proposal
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor Grier Hopkins has released his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, initially presenting it in front of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce on March 31. On Thursday, Hopkins called his current proposal “healthy” and “a really status quo budget.”...
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An impactful end to the year in the WGSS department
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department hosted their yearly end of the year celebration, which discussed happenings on campus, highlighted program student’s work and handed out awards to accomplished community members. Starting in the fall of 2024, hosted by Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Political Science Carol...