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Growing Alaska's research community

The initial cohort of мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± and WWAMI's new NIH-funded Biomed U-RISE program, photographed outside мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±'s ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building. From left: Bryce Inman, Hanna Whang, Holly Martinson (co-PI), Alyssa Samson, and Steven Cherry.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± alumna and associate professor Holly Martinson hopes the new Biomed U-RISE program "lights a fire" in Alaska's research community by empowering undergraduate students with lab experience, mentorship and financial assistance. Martinson and co-PI, Professor Tracey Burke, welcomed the first cohort this academic year and will soon open applications for cohort two.

Podcast: Directing Native Student Services and the delicate balancing act of parental encouragement

Jason Hotch

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, business alumnus and Native Student Services director Jason Hotch talks about transitioning from working in business to education, resisting the need to rush things unless you absolutely want to, and making education more equitable for everyone.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

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Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± (мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Theatre and Dance stages a comeback with support from the community

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Dance students perform during the department's 2019 showcase in the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Fine Arts Building Harper Studio.

Two new study options — a minor in dance and a certificate in event production — plus expanded community engagement and an integrated approach to academics are revitalizing the arts experience at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±.

From мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± with love: ISER's prominent first director passes at 99

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Vic Fischer, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s prominent first director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), died Sunday, Oct. 22, at the age of 99. Under his vision, Fischer helped build ISER into the highly regarded research institution it is today.

Podcast: Filipino American history preservation and the benefits of talking to strangers

Shayne Nuesca and Pearl-Grace Pantaleone

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, journalism and public communications alumni Shayne Nuesca and Pearl-Grace Pantaleone talk about the Mana Filipino elder archive project, the surprising benefits of talking to strangers, and the importance of preserving our histories.

Slideshow: Over $10K raised at Alumni Homecoming Luncheon 2023

Cal Williams

On Oct. 13, more than 300 graduates and partners packed the Alaska Airlines Center to reconnect with their Hometown U while raising donations to benefit мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± programs and scholarships. In collaboration with the Anchorage School District, this year’s theme was partners in education.

Each one, teach one

Cal Williams

Past president of NAACP Alaska chapter, honorary doctorate and Homecoming keynote speaker Cal Williams reflects on lifetime of professional and political achievement.

Great stories told well

Brad Hillwig

Founder and CEO of Greatland Studios, business alumnus and Homecoming guest speaker Brad Hillwig shares own story of professional and educational development.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s School of Social Work $1.2 million Department of Education grant will fill school social worker shortage in Alaska

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± School of Social Work professors

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±'s School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Education for the School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development Program, also known as SSWEND. The three-and-a-half-year program will graduate 31 scholars to fill a high-demand need for school social workers in the Anchorage School District and schools throughout the state.

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