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Driving change on campus and across the community: Meet UAA disability advisor Bridger R. Reed-Lewis

 Bridger Reed-Lewis, disability advisor with UAA's Center for Human Development, poses outside the center's office.

As a disability advisor with the UAA Center for Human Development and advocate in the community, Bridger R. Reed-Lewis draws on his own lived experience to empower others and drive positive change.

Shoulder to shoulder: Journalism alumna to lead University of Alaska Foundation

Tlisa Northcutt at lectern

On May 16, the University of Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska? 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 Alaska. 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 Alaska 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 Alaska Business Competition showcased the innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership of Alaska's next generation of business trailblazers.

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