March 2017 Archive

Drugs, alcohol and abuse dominated most of Eva Gregg's life. Then, she confronted her demons. Now, she's earning a UAA degree in social work and is reaching out to help others find their way.

Turkish food plays an important role in the life of UAA sociology professor Zeynep Kılıç. Her "Tables of Istanbul" — a film exploring food, culture and identity in the melting-pot metropolis of Istanbul — will be shown in Anchorage's Wildberry Theater on March 25.

With the Weidner Property Management and Real Estate Program (plus vast industry connections and a deep pool of academic and travel awards), UAA is among a handful of universities nationwide preparing graduates for an in-demand management career.

Suzi Pearson, B.A. ’94, M.P.A. ’03, has worked her entire career at AWAIC, the state's largest women's shelter, where she is now executive director. Violence, she says, has become part of our lives in Alaska. "Let’s find a way to change that.”

With more than 100 spoken languages, Anchorage is among the country's most diverse cities. "It's a challenge in Anchorage," said Heather MacAlpine, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity. "I find that really exciting."