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From runner to rocket scientist

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When Artemis II launched for its flyby of the Moon in April 2026, UAA project management graduate student and cross country runner Drew Johnson played a role in the mission. As an arms and umbilicals engineer at NASA, he helps oversee everything connected to the rocket while it's sitting on the launch pad.

Begin again

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After decades of service, motherhood and reinvention, Trisha Jean Davis graduated from Kenai Peninsula College’s Kachemak Bay Campus as valedictorian at 79, proving it’s never too late to pursue an education.

From supporting students to supporting legislators

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As communications director for the Anchorage Assembly, Master of Public Administration alumna Allie Hartman strives to make local government accessible by inviting people into the business of the city.

Spring/summer 2026 edition of Alumni Spirit magazine now available

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Themed around creativity, the latest issue of UAA’s premier alumni publication showcases stories that explore how UAA grads harness imagination to shape their careers, strengthen their communities and reimagine the possibilities.

Curiosity and passion drive UAA's youngest graduate

UAA 2026 Spring Commencement student speaker Rainey Spurlock.

Rainey Spurlock first enrolled at UAA when she was 13, taking classes at Mat-Su College alongside her grandmother. Now, at 17, the communications major and undergraduate commencement speaker for the spring Class of 2026 is likely UAA's youngest-ever graduate.

Security through synthesis

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One of the most enduring metaphors for America is the melting pot — where different experiences come together to create something stronger. For Lt. Cmdr. Sam Krakower, interdisciplinary studies alumnus and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the spring Class of 2026, that metaphor reflects both his academic journey and professional path.

Celebrate UAA's spring Class of 2026

Commencement student speaker Maisha Chowdhury, HLSC BS, at UAA's Fall 2025 Commencement in the Alaska Airlines Center.

Congratulations to the spring Class of 2026! From UAA's grand graduation ceremonies to smaller gatherings, don't miss these opportunities to celebrate the newest Seawolf alumni this spring.

The keeper of Anchorage’s history

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Anchorage’s history is unique. From a stop on the gold rush route, a tent city, a military town and now a hub for the state’s transportation, tourism and government, the city has gone through many iterations, and history alumnus David Reamer is something of an expert on the topic.

Monitoring mercury levels in Kachemak Bay’s sea otters

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Is mercury harming sea otters in Kachemak Bay? UAA grad student Natalie Hunter investigated to fill data gaps on otters and provide baselines for the future.

School’s in for summer with UAA camps and academies for young learners

Students learn to collect forensic evidence from biological anthropologist Mallory Anctil during UAA College of Arts and Sciences' Bone Detectives: Forensic Anthropology Summer Camp for grades 6-8.

UAA colleges and programs welcome younger students to campus every summer for day camps. From engineering and culinary arts to real estate and media, there's a camp for every kid's interest.

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