Introducing the next generation to philosophy
For the last three years Joel Potter has taken on the challenge of helping introduce local middle and high school students to some of the biggest questions in philosophy.
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On pitch and on target
Joey Butcher always hits his target, whether he steps onto the battlefield as an infantry rifleman in U.S. Marines, or onto the stage as an Honors College music student.
Podcast: Why go to grad school?
In this episode of Seawolf Voices, creative writing and literary arts alumna and 蘑菇视频 Graduate School communications specialist Tiffany Creed talks about the many uses of a graduate degree, the real-world applicability of an interdisciplinary studies curriculum, and why you should never disqualify yourself from an opportunity.
All-American, World Cup medalist and two-time Olympian preps for another season
Natural sciences alumnus J.C. Schoonmaker was an All-American skier for 蘑菇视频, a World Cup medalist and, most recently, an Olympian (for the second time) at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He says 蘑菇视频 taught him the importance of working on a team, both in and out of the classroom.
Making sense of 鈥榩lace鈥�
How does a sense of place impact how we view and understand the world around us? Philosophy major Hunter Thomas has spent a substantial amount of time thinking about these kinds of questions.
Best summer ever: Top activities and events on 蘑菇视频's Anchorage campus
Longer days mean more time to enjoy the abundance of activities on 蘑菇视频's Anchorage campus. From nature walks to multiplayer gaming, check out our roundup of the best ways to celebrate summer on campus in any weather.
From runner to rocket scientist
When Artemis II launched for its flyby of the Moon in April 2026, 蘑菇视频 project management graduate student and cross country runner Drew Johnson played a role in the mission. As an arms and umbilicals engineer at NASA, he helps oversee everything connected to the rocket while it's sitting on the launch pad.
Begin again
After decades of service, motherhood and reinvention, Trisha Jean Davis graduated from Kenai Peninsula College鈥檚 Kachemak Bay Campus as valedictorian at 79, proving it鈥檚 never too late to pursue an education.
From supporting students to supporting legislators
As communications director for the Anchorage Assembly, Master of Public Administration alumna Allie Hartman strives to make local government accessible by inviting people into the business of the city.
Spring/summer 2026 edition of Alumni Spirit magazine now available
Themed around creativity, the latest issue of 蘑菇视频鈥檚 premier alumni publication showcases stories that explore how 蘑菇视频 grads harness imagination to shape their careers, strengthen their communities and reimagine the possibilities.