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On Oct. 9, over 200 graduates and partners returned to Cuddy Hall to reconnect with their Hometown U while raising over $3,000 toward the UAA Alumni Scholarship.

Over the summer, Eric Klein, Ph.D., professor in UAA’s Department of Geological Sciences, was selected as a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Estonia.

Beginning fall 2027, all UAA students will be eligible for in-state tuition rates thanks to the Alaska Unlocked initiative, regardless of whether they're coming from Alaska, another state or even another country.

Toby Widdicombe, Ph.D., professor of English, recently published a book exploring William Shakespeare’s handling of death. Widdicombe argues that Shakespeare did not present a character’s death as a final end, but rather offered alternate ideas, or counternarratives, against the finality of death.

UAA's event production certificate program offers hands-on learning for students at all levels, with the curriculum tailored to the needs of Alaska's performing arts community.

UAA and Idaho State's University Doctor of Pharmacy program recently hosted their annual white coat ceremony, marking the beginning of the 2026 cohort's four-year journey to becoming pharmacists. This year’s white coat ceremony was cause for extra celebration, as it marked the 10th anniversary of the partnership’s founding.

UAA earned Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School designations for 2026-27 in recognition of the university's support for military-connected students and their families.

This past summer at the 2026 National Esports Collegiate Conference Division V National Championship, UAA Esports beat the University of Florida Gators in a Rainbow Six Siege tournament, winning 3-0 in a best-of-five series, scoring 7-2 in all three games.

Ross Johnson, B.Ed. ’97, is one of three owners of Odd Man Rush Brewing in Eagle River. Their business is a local mainstay with especially strong ties to the hockey community.

As a new academic year begins, we have an opportunity to continue building the UAA we love — work that belongs to all of us.