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Tough, raw, addictive and "ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ to the core:" Four alumni share why they keep returning to Seward's punishing Mount Marathon Race for the Fourth of July year after year after year after...

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  • Speech Partnership
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  • Visualizing the ocean and outdoors with GIS
  • The adventures of 'Barnacle Boy': Hannah Bogdan reflects on 138.2-mile kayak capstone expedition
  • Seawolf Food Pantry moves into new location
  • UAA's Dental Clinic serves up smiles with free services
  • ‘Kindness is contagious’: Every ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥n has a story
  • FUELING UP AND HELPING OUT
  • Did you know the Seawolf Food Pantry has a new, bigger home and an even bigger mission?
  • Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education
  • Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies
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