Themed around moving forward, the latest issue of UAA’s premier publication showcases alumni who have conducted vital research overseas with Fulbright, lobbied for revolutionary legislation on behalf of Samsung, expanded opportunities for travelers at one of the world’s busiest airports, and more!
For Piper Jones, middle school teacher, educational leadership alumna and graduate student commencement speaker for the spring Class of 2025, teaching is all about the “light bulb moment” — the instant when a student’s confusion finally turns into understanding.
2024-25 Alumni of Distinction honored during annual celebration
Nearly 150 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 UAA programs and scholarships.
The Alaska Journal of Commerce released its annual list of the top young professionals in the state. Representing Anchorage, Utqiaġvik, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak and Palmer, the 2025 Top Forty Under 40 recipients exemplify excellence in professional and community service.