UAA Enrollment Momentum: University of Alaska Anchorage says its spring commencement capped steady growth since 2020, with rising first-time freshmen and graduate admissions—more Alaskans staying for degrees and certificates. Glacier Science in Plain Numbers: New research using Sentinel-1 radar finds each 1°C of summer warming extends Alaska glacier melt seasons by about three weeks, and heatwaves can strip protective snow early. Education & STEAM Charter Fight: Fairbanks Superior Court set a hearing on the Pearl Creek STEAM charter approval appeal, with both sides arguing over staffing, finances, and timing for the 2026-2027 opening. Ocean Monitoring Under Pressure: Researchers say the NSF is dismantling parts of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including arrays off Alaska, raising alarms about losing freely available ocean data. Marine Heatwaves Get Recounted: A new study argues marine heatwaves last longer than the official “event” label, with warm-up and cool-down periods adding extra heat stress for coastal ecosystems. Salmon Forecasts: A new Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute report forecasts lower global salmon harvests in 2026, including a projected 15% Bristol Bay sockeye drop. Civil Liberties Leadership: Mara Kimmel, longtime Alaska ACLU executive director, announced her retirement after decades of work shaped by the Exxon Valdez aftermath. Community STEM-Adjacent Culture: Fairbanks City Hall murals were painted through a biocultural heritage project aimed at climate adaptation, partnering with Alaska Native artists.