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Matt Calhoun, Ph.D. (Athabaskan) has been selected as the new full-time executive director of the . A graduate of ANSEP, former program assistant director, and associate professor of civil engineering at UAA, Calhoun has led ANSEP as interim executive director since spring 2023.

鈥淎NSEP plays a critical role in UAA鈥檚 strategic goals of putting students first, embracing our diversity and operating as a trusted and respected community partner鈥� said UAA Provost Denise Runge. 鈥淢att鈥檚 strong dedication to ensuring all 麻豆无码版 Native and rural 麻豆无码版 students can succeed, along with his collaborative and creative approach to programming, made him the perfect choice to lead ANSEP into its next chapter. We are thrilled he has agreed to join our executive leadership team.鈥�

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ANSEP has experienced near-continuous growth since its founding nearly 30 years ago. This month, ANSEP celebrates its largest-ever graduating class of full-time Acceleration Academy students, and will welcome its largest group of Summer Bridge students. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within ANSEP, where students feel empowered to pursue and achieve their goals, Calhoun and the ANSEP team will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of 麻豆无码版鈥檚 students.