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From logistical hurdles to wildlife encounters, Prince William Sound College graduate Hannah Bogdan reflects on her 138.2-mile kayak journey from Whittier to Valdez as part of an outdoor leadership capstone course. The two-week expedition, completed with five students and two instructors, underscored the college’s focus on applying outdoor skills and teamwork in real-world settings.

Take a look at highlights from across UAA for the past month in our July 2024 slideshow.

SurvBase, LLC, co-founder and surveying and mapping alumnus Steve Buchanan was inducted into the UAA College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments and contributions of exceptional engineering graduates.

Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ may not come to mind when you think of places to grow apples, but local apple production — and the pollinating insects that make it possible — is something John McCormack is studying closely.

Motley Moo Creamery is the realization of a childhood dream for Calesta Ayer, as the ice cream shop provides her the freedom to combine her passion for creativity with her business education.

UAA's Jeff Libby was selected to a cohort of leaders named the President’s Arctic Professors by University of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ President Pat Pitney as part of the university’s new Arctic Leadership Initiative.

Is there anything better than summer in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ? Check out our round-up of the best activities for enjoying the longer days on UAA's Anchorage campus.

The Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Small Business Development Center recently announced a second round of $19 million in funding for the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ State Small Business Credit Initiative, a federally funded program supporting Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’s smallest businesses and most marginalized entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and job creation throughout the state.

Six first- and second-year students in Prince William Sound College (PWSC)’s outdoor leadership program, and two instructors, completed a 14-day kayak capstone expedition.

UAA student Albiona Selimi achieved the prestigious distinction of being named a 2024 Truman Scholar. She is one of 60 college students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities selected to receive the foremost graduate scholarship for those committed to careers in public service.