March 2026 Archive

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Keeping the lights on with a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ degree

 |  Jordan Oldenburg  |  ,

As a safety specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, occupational safety and health alumna Bobbie Perkins’ job keeps her on her toes. After all, how many people can say they make sure thousands of households are getting their electricity and heat?

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Called to connect: Alumnus builds homeless advocacy nonprofit focused on friendship

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

Through his nonprofit Urban Hearts, journalism and public communications alumnus Josef Rutz is redefining homelessness outreach in Anchorage by prioritizing human connection alongside essential services.

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Q&A with Chancellor Cheryl Siemers

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Green and Gold News sat down with Chancellor Siemers to talk about fully stepping into the role of chancellor, what’s next for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and a few of her favorite things.

Students and Spirit show their support for Giving Day. Pictured: Angel Wagner, John Pharr III, Moshi Moshi, Aurora Smith, Kaccee Belanger and Ryan Botting. Read More

Thank you for supporting Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ during Giving Day 2026

 |  Green and Gold News  | 

From March 24-26, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ celebrated 49 Hours for Alaska with the university’s sixth annual Giving Day — the most successful event yet! More than 2,000 donors came together to raise over $450K for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students and programs.

ASD/Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School of Education Teacher Apprentice Jerson Daraman in the life skills class where he apprentices at Kincaid Elementary School. Read More

Apprenticeships for educators help address critical Alaska workforce shortages

 |  Michelle Saport  | 

Apprenticeships are redefining the path to teaching in Alaska, opening doors for educators already rooted in their communities. By combining hands-on experience with flexible course schedules and personalized support, the SUNRAE program helps remove long-standing barriers to teacher licensure.

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Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

Recognized with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award, dental hygiene alumna and professor Jessica Ross integrates Indigenous perspectives and clinical experience to transform health education.

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Alumni of Distinction: Deborah Morton

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

Counseling and guidance alumna and 2025-26 Alumni of Achievement Deborah Morton is the recruiting, placement and mentor section supervisor at the Alaska Military Youth Academy, where she guides families with teenagers who have struggled in traditional school environments.

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Alumni of Distinction: Maile Johnston

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

Biological sciences alumna and 2025-26 Alumni Humanitarian Maile Johnston is a law clerk at the Alaska Supreme Court and former Miss Alaska whose advocacy work focuses on children in the foster care system and survivors of domestic violence.

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Alumni of Distinction: Vladislav Finko

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

Finance and marketing alumnus and 2025-26 Alumni Emerging Leader Vladislav Finko is a marketing strategist at Alaska Wealth Advisors, whose strategic initiatives have generated roughly $150 million in new assets in a single year, helping the firm surpass $1 billion in managed assets.