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Shoulder to shoulder: Journalism alumna to lead University of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Foundation

Tlisa Northcutt at lectern

On May 16, the University of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Foundation Board of Directors and UA President Pat Pitney announced that UAA journalism and public communications alumna Tlisa Northcutt had been selected to serve in the dual role of UA Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ system.

Civil engineering alumnus named Federal Engineer of the Year

Brigham Moore shaking a hand while accepting an award

Earlier this year, the National Society of Professional Engineers named civil engineering alumnus U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brigham Moore as the 2025 Federal Engineer of the Year for his work in the Indo-Pacific region.

UAA grad student investigates the connection: volcanoes, lake trout and public health

Paul Gabriel with scientific equipment on a mountain

Residents of Southcentral ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ have been preparing for the possible eruption of Mt. Spurr over the last few months. Recent UAA alumnus Paul Gabriel is focused on another volcanic public health concern: mercury.

Leaning into engagement for students and the community

Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers

Cheryl Siemers, who served as KPC's campus director since 2021, recently stepped into the interim role after Chancellor Parnell’s retirement.

Top things to do on the UAA campus during summer

Two students walk along the path by UAA's Engineering and Industry Building on a bright summer morning.

Is there anything better than summer in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥? Check out our round-up of the best activities for enjoying the longer days on UAA's Anchorage campus.

Rotating equipment around the world

Gabe Hendrix

After earning his millwright occupational endorsement certificate from Prince William Sound College, Gabe Hendrix landed a job at Tern Technologies as a rotating equipment technician, which has taken him to sites from Valdez to oil rigs in Africa.

Psychology alumna named Small Business Person of the Year

Christine Hopkins

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named psychology alumna and president, CEO and majority owner of the ASCI family of companies Christine Hopkins as the 2025 Small Business Person of the Year for the State of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥. Hopkins will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to coincide with National Small Business week in May.

Celebrate UAA's spring Class of 2025

Zachary Christensen, KINE BS, Timothy Hunter Jr., KINE BS, and Asa Kinnear, KINE BS, during UAA's Fall 2024 Commencement at the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Airlines Center.

UAA is proud to celebrate the spring Class of 2025! The community is invited to join in the festivities and make unforgettable memories at campus celebrations happening in person and online through the weekend.

UAA Business Plan Competition awards $20K in cash prizes to student startups

David (DJ) Litteral presents his plan for The Social Flower Company during UAA College of Business and Public Policy's 2025 Perfect Pitch Business Plan & Big Idea Competition in Rasmuson Hall.

From apparel and artificial intelligence to an esports lounge and pickleball courts, the pitches by UAA students for the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Business Competition showcased the innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s next generation of business trailblazers.

UAA recognized as silver-level Military Friendly School

U.S. Army veteran Brandon Walsh listens as Term Assistant Professor of History Pierce Bateman gives his final lecture of the semester, focusing on 9/11 and its ramifications, for his History of the United States II (HIST A132) course in UAA's Administration and Humanities Building.

UAA earned silver-level status as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School, marking the 17th consecutive year of overall recognition and the 15th time achieving distinction at the bronze-or-above level.

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