Alumni of Distinction Celebration

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Join us to celebrate the amazing achievements of the 2025-26 UAA Alumni of Distinction!

UAA Alumni of Distinction Celebration
Thursday, March 26, 2026, UAA Fine Arts Building

5–6 p.m. — Social hour with light refreshments in the lobby atrium
6–6:45 p.m. — Awards ceremony in the Recital Hall
6:45–7:30 p.m. — Post-event dessert reception

Honoring outstanding alumni in three different categories:

Alumni of Achievement
Deborah Morton 
A.A. General Program ’00, B.A. Sociology ’02, M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance '05
Recruiting, Placement and Mentor Section Supervisor, Alaska Military Youth Academy

Alumni Humanitarian
Maile Johnston
B.A. Biological Sciences ’21
Law Clerk, Alaska Supreme Court 

Alumni Emerging Leader
Vladislav Finko 
B.B.A. Finance and Marketing ’20, M.B.A. General Management ’23
Marketing Strategist, Alaska Wealth Advisors


This event is open to the public and free to attend — RSVP required.

Reconnect with fellow UAA alumni and supporters as we honor this year's award recipients. Let’s make memories together as we celebrate our incredible community!