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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.

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.

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, creative writing and literary arts alumna and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.

Natural sciences alumnus J.C. Schoonmaker was an All-American skier for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, a World Cup medalist and, most recently, an Olympian (for the second time) at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He says Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ taught him the importance of working on a team, both in and out of the classroom.

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.

Longer days mean more time to enjoy the abundance of activities on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ'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.

When Artemis II launched for its flyby of the Moon in April 2026, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.

After decades of service, motherhood and reinvention, Trisha Jean Davis graduated from Kenai Peninsula College’s Kachemak Bay Campus as valedictorian at 79, proving it’s never too late to pursue an education.

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.

Themed around creativity, the latest issue of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s premier alumni publication showcases stories that explore how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ grads harness imagination to shape their careers, strengthen their communities and reimagine the possibilities.