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For over 30 years, Peter and Jo Michalski have supported the University of Alaska Anchorage through generous donations and active involvement. Their philanthropy, inspired by early family values and a belief in education’s transformative power, has funded scholarships and key initiatives.

UAA engineering student, Kenneth Sparks channels the grief of losing his daughter into a drive for community change. Supported by his faith and the First Generation Endowed Student Scholarship, he excels academically, demonstrating the transformative power of donor support and higher education.

On Jan. 30, 2024, Gov. Dunleavy delivered his annual State of the State Address, during which he recognized three Alaskans with direct ties to UAA with standing ovations: alums Kristen Benge and Sheila Sweetsir, and former staff member Patty Gilbert.

The Pattilyn Drewery Memorial Endowment for Community Access at UAA supports classes, workshops, production expenses, equipment and scholarships for students pursuing Department of Journalism and Public Communications related studies while honoring the life of a remarkable woman.

Founded in 1980 by life-long Alaskan Bernie Klouda, Bernie’s Pharmacy has provided nearly $30,000 in scholarships to students since the Doctor of Pharmacy Program began at UAA.

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, clinical psychology alumna Jennifer Pierce and fire service administration alumnus Michael Riley of the Anchorage Mobile Crisis Team talk about their respective backgrounds as a police officer and firefighter, what sets their program apart from other emergency first responders, and how they hope the program will continue to grow.

Black history in Alaska is not widely known and dates back more than a century. Black men and women have played a significant role in shaping our state’s history. In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and Alaska Civil Rights Day, we chatted about the importance of honoring Black History in Alaska with Ian Hartman, associate professor in UAA's Department of History.