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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Israels-Swenson

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Back on campus for Homecoming 2013 after 17 years away, Andrew was thrilled to see all the changes and see that Concert Board and A Cappella Festivella, two of his pioneering efforts at UAA, were still going strong.

Kids of all ages head to UAA for International Archaeology Day

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UAA's first annual Archaeology Day was a huge success, bringing about 400 people to the University Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, to learn about Alaska's rich archaeological and anthropological history.

Alumni Spotlight: Geran Tarr

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Find out how this Ohio native came to Anchorage, where she now serves as a representative for the city’s Airport Heights, Russian Jack and Mountain View neighborhoods.

Alaska's first governor, Bill Egan, subject of undergraduate research

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Political science students study the decision-making strategies of Alaska's first governor, Bill Egan, and win accolades for their work.

Student Spotlight: Alexis Grieser

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Find out how Alexis Grieser, biochemistry major/studio art minor, found a way to balance her passion for art and science.

One bird, 6,000-mile migration

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It’s a small world. That’s the refrain that comes to mind when you hear Audrey Taylor’s story about a very small, continent-hopping bird. Follow along on a shorebird-tracking adventure.

UAA's retail management certificate garners support of local retail industry

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UAA's new retail management certificate will prepare workers for the burgeoning Alaska retail industry. Read about how UAA is responding to industry demand in this growing field.

'The New Yorker' photo blog features AQR essay on Afghan Americans

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'The New Yorker' Photo Booth blog takes note of a photo essay from the fall/winter 2013 issue of 'Alaska Quarterly Review.'

Alumni Spotlight: Spencer Shroyer, aka DJ Spencer Lee

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Former Seawolf DJ Spencer Lee will scratch and mix at this year's Homecoming Dance.

4th annual Green & Gold Gala a howling success

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Nearly 450 alumni and friends celebrated with us at this year’s Green & Gold Gala and raised more than $100,000 in gifts and pledges for student scholarships.

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