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Alaska Airlines helps Seawolf student-athletes soar

Alaska Airlines student-athletes Daryl Bushnell, B.S. ’22; Tobin Karlberg, B.A. ’22; Eve Stephens, B.B.A. ’22; and Tennae Voliva, B.S. ’21 in front of the Alaska Airlines Center. (Photo by James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage)

Through decades of critical impact for our students and region, Alaska Airlines shapes premier, open-access higher education experiences and inspires student-athletes to soar to new heights.

House call

An AK ALH volunteer immunizes an assisted living home resident

For the past four years, UAA pharmacy students have devoted two weekends annually to administer flu vaccines to vulnerable seniors. This year, they were also able to bring the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to provide booster shots thanks to partnerships with Soldotna Professional Pharmacy and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Project BLENDS graduate collaboration to promote early childhood mental health

From left: principal investigator Hattie Harvey, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology; Cary Moore, Ph.D., program director of occupational therapy; and Mary Dallas Allen, Ph.D., professor of social work.

The interdisciplinary efforts from the psychology, social work, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology graduate programs aim to graduate 32 scholars to meet a state-identified workforce need for qualified service providers.

Fast Track Certificates 2.0

Automotive Technology student Mallory Hanna works on a brake assembly during instructor Randal Smith's brake systems (ADT A150) course in UAA's Automotive and Diesel Technology Building. (Photo by James Evans / UAA)

Last fall, UAA announced its Fast Track Certificate program. This year, the Municipality of Anchorage has collaborated with the university with a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act grant that broadens the scope of the Fast Track program.

UAA startup wins young entrepreneur award in Norway

Michael Martinez

In April, chemistry major Michael Martinez was awarded the 2020 High North Young Entrepreneur Award for his startup Arctic Biotech Oath, which specializes in the green extraction of rare earth elements in circumpolar north countries.

Coping during COVID

Phillip Blanchett

Despite the typical challenges of operating a business, plus the difficulties presented by a once-in-a-generation pandemic, these alumni-owned businesses have endured, thanks in part to community solidarity, government investment and forward thinking.

Ready for the main event

Evelyna Caldwell

UAA prepares students for their careers with academic programs — both in long-standing and emerging fields — that offer skills-based curricula built in consultation with community partners and industry professionals.

How internships offer opportunity for students and startups

johnboren

Through the UA Center for Economic Development Upstart Internship, UAA alumnus John Boren, B.S. Computer Engineering ’20, experienced the world of entrepreneurship at local startup Legalverse, paving the way to pursue his own entrepreneurial endeavors.

More than $170K raised during Giving Day

Spirit with thank you message

Thanks to approximately 500 donors, over $170,000 was raised during the first-ever Giving Day benefiting UAA students and programs. The event was part of a larger UA Giving Day initiative that raised more than $670,000 across the University of Alaska system statewide.

Caring is key

Caroline Venuti

On June 5, the Board of Regents honored lifelong educator and Learning Resource Center coordinator at the Kachemak Bay Campus Caroline Venuti with the annual Staff Make Students Count award.

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