<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://alaskananooks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/rss.aspx?path=wcross</link><description>Latest news items for University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://alaskananooks.com/rss?path=wcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Thomas Malone Tabbed as Nanooks Next Head Athletic Trainer</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/4/24/general-thomas-malone-tabbed-as-nanooks-next-head-athletic-trainer.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/4/24/general-thomas-malone-tabbed-as-nanooks-next-head-athletic-trainer.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Thomas Malone hiring graphic April 2026" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Thomas_Release_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks and Director of Athletics, Brock Anundson, have named Thomas Malone as the next head athletic trainer of the Alaska Nanooks.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Thomas_Release_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Thomas_Release_Graphic.png"><media:title>Thomas Malone hiring graphic April 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Banquet_Release_Photo.png" /><br /><br />FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hosted their 2026 All-Sports Banquet on Thursday, April 3, to celebrate their 2025-26 athletics season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Banquet_Release_Photo.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Banquet_Release_Photo.png"><media:title>2026 All-Sports Banquet trophy table</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Banquet_Release_Photo.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:00:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13894</s:story_id></item><item><title>Letter from the Athletic Director: Gold Rush and Giving Day</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/3/30/general-letter-from-the-athletic-director-gold-rush-and-giving-day.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/3/30/general-letter-from-the-athletic-director-gold-rush-and-giving-day.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Letter from the Athletics Director - Brock Anundson" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Letter_from_the_AD.png" /><br /><br />Nanook Nation,]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Letter_from_the_AD.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Letter_from_the_AD.png"><media:title>Letter from the Athletics Director - Brock Anundson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Letter_from_the_AD.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13888</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nanook Hall of Fame Nomination Period Ends in One Month</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/3/30/general-nanook-hall-of-fame-nomination-period-ends-in-one-month.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2026/3/30/general-nanook-hall-of-fame-nomination-period-ends-in-one-month.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 One Month Out HOF" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/One_Month_Out_Nomination_Period_HOF.png" /><br /><br />Nomination Link    Guidelines (PDF)    Selection Criteria (PDF)]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/One_Month_Out_Nomination_Period_HOF.png" /><media:content 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Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="All-Sports Banquet Release Graphic" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Banquet_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics has announced that a limited number of public tickets are now available for the 2026 All Sports Banquet, set for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the 8 Star Event Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Banquet_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Banquet_Graphic.png"><media:title>All-Sports Banquet Release Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Banquet_Graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:36:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13875</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nominate for Nanook Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Through April 30</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/24/general-nominate-for-nanook-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-through-april-30.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/24/general-nominate-for-nanook-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-through-april-30.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nanook Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Nominations Open" 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AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13674</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alaska Nanooks Announce 2026 Gold Rush, Presented by Usibelli Coal Mine: An Evening of Food, Fun, and High-Stakes Excitement</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/18/general-alaska-nanooks-announce-2026-gold-rush-presented-by-usibelli-coal-mine-an-evening-of-food-fun-and-high-stakes-excitement.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/18/general-alaska-nanooks-announce-2026-gold-rush-presented-by-usibelli-coal-mine-an-evening-of-food-fun-and-high-stakes-excitement.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2024 Alaska Gold Rush Logo" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/1/29/2024_Gold_Rush_FB_Event_Cover.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Nanooks are excited to invite the community to a night of celebration and support at the 2026 Gold Rush, presented by Usibelli Coal Mine taking place Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Patty Center in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/1/29/2024_Gold_Rush_FB_Event_Cover.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/1/29/2024_Gold_Rush_FB_Event_Cover.jpg"><media:title>2024 Alaska Gold Rush Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/1/29/2024_Gold_Rush_FB_Event_Cover.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13670</s:story_id></item><item><title>HydraPatch® Partners with University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks to Champion Hydration and Performance in Extreme Conditions</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/13/general-hydrapatch-partners-with-university-of-alaska-fairbanks-nanooks-to-champion-hydration-and-performance-in-extreme-conditions.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/13/general-hydrapatch-partners-with-university-of-alaska-fairbanks-nanooks-to-champion-hydration-and-performance-in-extreme-conditions.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Cross Country, Men's Skiing, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nanooks and HydraPatch release graphic" 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Together, HydraPatch® and the Nanooks are working to educate student-athletes and the broader community on the importance of maintaining optimal hydration, even in cold weather environments where dehydration often goes unnoticed.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/Nanook_HydraPatch_Press_Release_Header.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/Nanook_HydraPatch_Press_Release_Header.jpg"><media:title>Nanooks and HydraPatch release graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/Nanook_HydraPatch_Press_Release_Header.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13659</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marisa Sharrah Elevated to Newest SWA for Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/12/general-marisa-sharrah-elevated-to-newest-swa-for-alaska-nanooks-department-of-athletics.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/12/general-marisa-sharrah-elevated-to-newest-swa-for-alaska-nanooks-department-of-athletics.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Skiing, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Skiing, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Rifle</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marisa Sharrah and Brock Anundson pose together after Sharrah was named the 2023-24 Staff Member of the Year" src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Marisa_SWA.png" /><br /><br />FAIRBANKS – Alaska Nanooks Director of Athletics Brock Anundson has announced Marisa Sharrah as the department's next Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Marisa_SWA.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Marisa_SWA.png"><media:title>Marisa Sharrah and Brock Anundson pose together after Sharrah was named the 2023-24 Staff Member of the Year</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Marisa_SWA.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:59:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13657</s:story_id></item><item><title>Trio of Nanooks Earn West Region Honors at the 2025 NCAA DII West Regional Championships</title><link>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/9/general-trio-of-nanooks-earn-west-region-honors-at-the-2025-ncaa-dii-west-regional-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://alaskananooks.com/news/2025/11/9/general-trio-of-nanooks-earn-west-region-honors-at-the-2025-ncaa-dii-west-regional-championships.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucca Duke and Tabitha Williams run at the 2025 West Regional Championships in Monmouth, Ore." src="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/9/Lucca_and_Tabby_running_at_2025_NCAA_West_Regionals.png" /><br /><br />MONMOUTH, Ore. - The Nanooks cross country teams competed at the 2025 NCAA Division II West Region Championships on Saturday, Nov. 8. Western Oregon played host to the 2025 West Championships with 28 women's teams competing in the 6k race and 23 men's teams racing in the 10k race.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/Lucca_and_Tabby_running_at_2025_NCAA_West_Regionals.png" /><media:content url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/Lucca_and_Tabby_running_at_2025_NCAA_West_Regionals.png"><media:title>Lucca Duke and Tabitha Williams run at the 2025 West Regional Championships in Monmouth, Ore.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alaskananooks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/Lucca_and_Tabby_running_at_2025_NCAA_West_Regionals.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 01:17:00 AKST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13650</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>