Snedden Chair Richard Murphy of the Journalism Department speaks about his winter project at the Murie Building. °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Photo by JR Ancheta

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... celebrating the excellence and impact of our faculty, students, and alumni in the field of journalism. Stay updated with news on award-winning stories, innovative reporting projects, and significant contributions to the media landscape.

 

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  • Lizzy Hahn, °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Photo by Leif Van Cise

    Exploring the World Through Language and Story: Lizzy Hahn

    June 16, 2025

    From science writing to German immersion, Lizzy Hahn is connecting cultures and embracing the vibrant, close-knit community at UAF.

  • Sarah Manriquez, °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Photo

    Rising with Resilience

    May 06, 2025

    Sarah Manriquez was awarded °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s 2025 Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award for excellence, resilience, and service as a nontraditional, multi-degree student.

  • Art from the 2025 Alaska Press Club conference poster by Ted Kim. A line drawing of a figure looking out over mountains and water with a lighthouse in the distance.

    Bylines & Headlines

    May 06, 2025

    °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ won big at the 2025 Alaska Press Club Awards, earning statewide praise for exceptional journalism and community storytelling.

  • Jamie Bear dressed in a toga with a golden laurel wreath on his head

    Outstanding and Unforgettable

    April 18, 2025

    Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and their departments.

  • Journalist typing. Stock photo.

    Journalism, the First Amendment, and Covering Trump

    April 06, 2025

    A panel discussion exploring the role of journalism and the First Amendment in today's political climate and why they remain essential to democracy.

  • Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Media in the Arctic

    Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Media in the Arctic

    March 21, 2025

    Journalists Andrew Kitchenman and Brian O’Donoghue share insights on Arctic media, reporting challenges, and the evolving role of journalism in Alaska.

  • Hank Nuwer as Harry Fatt in the spring 2025 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Department of Theatre and Film production of STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue. Photo by Kade Mendelowitz

    The Weight of Power

    March 17, 2025

    Hank Nuwer tackles power and justice in STRIKE! while continuing his fight against hazing. The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ show opens in March--get your tickets today!

  • Mordançage manipulation of a photo of Wall Street, Bryce Canyon, Utah. Photo by J. Jason Lazarus

    Western Consumption

    March 09, 2025

    J. Jason Lazarus is featured in Aeonian Magazine for Western Consumption, a Mordançage series exposing the environmental decay of the West.

  • Black and white photo in Paris by Charles Mason

    Perusing Paris

    January 21, 2025

    Discover "Perusing Paris," a vibrant photo exhibition by Charles Mason capturing 80 miles of Parisian life--unfiltered and authentic--on display this February.

  • Paula Dobbyn. Photo credit: Loren Holmes

    Veteran Reporter Paula Dobbyn Selected as Snedden Endowed Chair of Journalism

    January 12, 2025

    Veteran journalist Paula Dobbyn, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, has been named °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s Snedden Chair of Journalism for 2024-2027.

  • Charles Mason poses with his VW Syncro Westfalia Vanagon as seen through the viewfinder of his 8X10 camera at Creamer's Field Wednesday, August 17, 2022. °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Photo by Eric Engman

    Timeless Process, Timeless Landscape

    December 02, 2024

    UAMN acquires Charles Mason's Denali Diptych, a collodion photograph capturing the raw beauty and unpredictability of Alaska's landscape.

  • J. Jason Lazarus,

    Resilient: Defining Alaskans through Landscape

    November 15, 2024

    Discover °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ professor Jason Lazarus's Resilient, a photo series redefining Alaska's landscapes and exploring resilience, identity, and mental health.

  • Chris Mooney. Photo courtesy of Mooney.

    Snedden Speaker Series: Chris Mooney

    October 17, 2024

    Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Mooney will discuss how journalism illuminates climate change and raises awareness about the planet's future.

  • Painted polar bear by Todd Sherman

    2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year

    May 01, 2024

    Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year!

  • J. Jason Lazarus. Image courtesy of J. Jason Lazarus

    Capturing Success: Celebrating the Achievements of J. Jason Lazarus

    February 15, 2024

    Congratulations to °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Department of Art faculty J. Jason Lazarus for his numerous recent achievements and accolades in photography.

  • Brian O'Donoghue. °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Photo

    Fairbanks Four Book Release

    January 15, 2024

    Retired University of Alaska Fairbanks Journalism professor Brian O'Donoghue gave some insight on his upcoming book regarding the controversial Fairbanks Four issue.

  • URSA announces 2023 Innovative Technology and Education awardees

    April 27, 2023

    The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has recognized 15 people who received an URSA 2023 Innovative Technology and Education grant.