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Advanced bakers meet ‘Chopped’-style challenge, emerge victorious

Culinary Arts finals

When life (or your advanced baking class instructor) hands you Dr. Pepper and goat cheese, make a cheesecake. Chef Vern's advanced baking class crafted delicious pastries from six mystery ingredients in a 'Chopped'-style practical final.

Alumni advice for December grads

Kelly Kowal

At every commencement, a hand-picked crew of loyal alumni volunteers come back to campus to assist in the ceremonies and welcome the latest batch of graduates. Read their advice for the class of 2014.

north2north program connects Norway to Alaska

Norway Exchange

Alaskan Kelly Hughes and Norwegian Sofie Tindvik studied in each other's home countries this past year thanks, in part, to north2north—an eight-nation consortium of 59 Northern universities. Both are currently at UAA, and met to talk Norway, culture and the value of a semester abroad.

‘Second Bridge’ to rural Alaska for College of Education student

Megan Marquis

Megan Marquis thinks there's a lot of value in learning outside a traditional classroom, so she was thrilled to be awarded the CCEL Second Bridge Scholarship to conduct research in rural Chevak, AK, this summer with science education professor Irasema Ortega.

AMCS helps high school students accelerate into college

Middle College

Alaska Middle College School is making it possible for high school juniors and seniors to complete graduation requirements, begin amassing credits for college—for free—and potentially earn an associate degree before becoming college freshmen.

December grad: Veteran Chris Almryde bids farewell to Student Union

Chris Almryde

2014 was a big year for Chris—his wife had their second baby while they were selling their house... during finals week. And that’s just April. After eight years of steady effort, this Army vet and AmeriCorps alum has finally reached graduation day.

Environment & Society class tackles public process on proposed Northern Access Route into U-Med District

RockTheRoad02

An Environment & Society class attracted nearly 100 citizens interested in an update on the proposed Northern Access Route. Students described the project's status, offered a panel discussion and gave a workshop on effective public comment.

Alaska business leaders share knowledge with UAA protégés

Xavier Mason and Jonathan Bittner

This year, the College of Business & Public Policy's Leadership Fellows program matched up 14 future leaders with some of Alaska's top talent. Senior Xavier Mason and his mentor, Jon Bittner, have forged a lasting connection. Read their story.

December grad: Frazer Tee works with the "brain squid"

frazer-tee

Another amazing story from ANSEP, Frazer Tee has been connected to UAA since his sophomore year of high school when he built his first computer. He'll graduate in December with an engineering degree, the third Tee brother out of four to pursue engineering at UAA through ANSEP.

Lifelong learning at UAA

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Alaska's senior citizens are a booming demographic with a long list of active and academic goals. Thankfully, through tuition waivers and purposeful programming, two programs allow the state's seniors to continue their education through UAA and enjoy the great indoors.

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