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Students learn to collect forensic evidence from biological anthropologist Mallory Anctil during Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College of Arts and Sciences' Bone Detectives: Forensic Anthropology Summer Camp for grades 6-8. Read More

School’s in for summer with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ camps and academies for young learners

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ colleges and programs welcome younger students to campus every summer for day camps. From engineering and culinary arts to real estate and media, there's a camp for every kid's interest.

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Seawolf wins Olympic silver

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At the ripe age of 25, civil engineering alumnus Gus Schumacher has already competed in two Winter Olympic Games: first in Beijing in 2022, then in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games where he walked away with a silver medal.

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Finding new ways to treat wastewater

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M. S. I. Masum, a master’s student in civil engineering, is exploring new ways to treat wastewater — research that may hold the potential to benefit rural communities across Alaska, which often lack water and sewer service.

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Celebrate National Zoo Lovers Day with two wild alumni

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April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day, and what better way to celebrate than by getting to know alumni Sam Lavin and Erica Quiett, who serve as the curator and husbandry assistant at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage?

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2025-26 Alumni of Distinction honored during annual celebration

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Over 120 alumni and supporters packed the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall on the Anchorage campus to honor the most recent Alumni of Distinction while reconnecting with their hometown university and raising funds to benefit Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ programs and scholarships.

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Keeping the lights on with a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ degree

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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

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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

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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

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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.