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A practical guide for studying bird bones

Ariel Taivalkoski

Ariel Taivalkoski is the author of a new publication that serves as a guide helping to make her speciality within archaeology more accessible to students and scientists alike.

New Atwood Chair strives to part the ‘invisible veil of indifference’

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Award-winning Anchorage Daily News reporter Michelle Theriault Boots named UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications’ Atwood Chair of Journalism for the 2026-27 academic year.

Save the date for campus traditions celebrating the new academic year

The UAA Pep Band performs on the balcony of the Avis Alaska Sports Complex during UAA's 2025 Campus Kickoff.

Welcome the start of the 2026-27 academic year with a full slate of events leading up to and beyond the first day of classes! From lectures and farmers markets to fairs and athletics, don’t miss these opportunities to connect with the campus community.

A Seawolf studying in Germany

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Next spring, computer science alumnus and Honors Scholar Hunter Fleischhacker will travel to Germany as part of the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange to research the technological side of Germany’s workplace.

Seawolf Athletics scores new director and head coaches

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Seawolf Athletics is thrilled to announce four key appointments to lead its teams into the future: Director of Athletics Michael Bazemore, Hockey Head Coach Eric Rud, Volleyball Head Coach Morgan Hooe and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cameron Turner.

Trevor Gillespie receives Clery Compliance Officer of the Year award

Trevor Gillespie recieves the Clery award

Trevor Gillespie received the Clery Compliance Officer of the Year award earlier this month at the annual National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

UAA Psychological Services Center expands to meet Alaska's mental health needs

Professor of psychology Gloria Eldridge and professor of psychology Patrick Dulin tour the new facilities during the grand opening celebration for the expansion of UAA's Psychological Services Center in the Social Sciences Building.

The recent expansion of UAA's Psychological Services Center (PSC) marks an important step forward for mental health care in Alaska. The behavioral health training clinic, which operates on a sliding fee scale, now has dedicated space for pediatric services and more couples and group therapy.

UAA sophomore breaks 45-year-old athletic record

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Aviation technology major Leif Richards broke a 45-year-old world record at the 2026 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics after walking over 15 feet in the greased pole walk event.

Aviation technology major and student orientation leader moves beyond borders

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As an aviation technology student, as well as a community and belonging leader, orientation leader, and peer academic and wellness leader, Joan Moshi constantly strives to establish connections with people and places.

‘Failure is the first step’: Chemistry major reflects on analyzing organic compounds while studying abroad

Shelby Kelliher using a mass spectrometer in a lab in Lyon, France

“It’s OK to fail, because failure is the first step to learning who you are,” said chemistry major Shelby Kelliher. “I recommend people to put yourself in a zone where you will be uncomfortable, because I think the best way to grow is from that discomfort.”
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