Alaska Pacific University’s search for a new president is well underway. A search committee comprised of representatives from the Board of Trustees, Elders Council, faculty, staff, and students has set October 1, 2021, as the application deadline for full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. Alaska Pacific University (APU) Board…
A message to the community from President Bob Onders
APU Receives $409,000 from AmeriCorps to Continue Legal-Medical Partnerships across Indian Country
AmeriCorps has awarded Alaska Pacific University (APU) an additional $409,000 to coordinate AmeriCorps medical-legal partnership attorney and advocate placements at Tribal healthcare sites across the country. The grant funds a third year of the Partnering for Native Health (PNH) program, which is now actively recruiting AmeriCorps members. PNH responds to the severe health and economic…
APU launches innovative course on Indigenous stewardship of public lands
Through a unique partnership, Alaska Pacific University (APU) along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Northern Latitudes Partnership (NLP), and Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) have launched an innovative course in APU’s professional development series that blends modern and ancient methodologies to increase collaboration in land management. The 11-week course, titled “Indigenous Land Stewardship: Creating…
Alaska Pacific University Requiring Masks in Public and Common Spaces
In response to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for areas with substantial or high transmission of COVID-19, Alaska Pacific University will require everyone to wear masks in all indoor public or common spaces on campus (lobbies, conference rooms, gyms, classrooms, etc.) beginning Thursday, July 29, 2021. ANTHC will be offering a COVID-19…
Coronavirus Relief Grant Funding now available for Fall 2021
Federal coronavirus relief grants for the Fall 2021 semester are now available. These are grant funds that do not need to be repaid. Funds are available to cover expenses related to attending the university. Applications are simple, short, and due October 1 to the Office of Financial Aid. To qualify applicants must be or have…
APU Recognizes Juneteenth National Independence Day
A statement from Interim President Hilton Hallock: Today, President Biden signed legislation establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. This year, APU will recognize this important day with a holiday on Monday, June 21. Because this is short notice and we have not yet integrated it into the academic or other university calendars, scheduled…
Alaska Pacific University begins search for next president
Alaska Pacific University (APU) will launch a search for a new president, following the departure of Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson. Davidson was granted a leave of absence from APU on March 15 to serve as interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) during a critical leadership transition and was announced as the consortium’s…
Alaska Pacific University announces test-blind policy for undergraduate admissions
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Pacific University (APU) has chosen to become a test-blind school and will no longer consider standardized test scores when determining undergraduate admissions or merit-based scholarships. APU is the first university in Alaska to implement this change in procedure. The decision continues the university’s mission to expand equity and access initiatives for…
Alaska Pacific University releases revised Campus Reopening Plan
Alaska Pacific University recently reopened its campus for the summer term. The university also updated its Campus Reopening Plan following recent guidelines of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and with the guidance of its public health partners. Most notably, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance…
Alaska Pacific University announces three new academic programs
Alaska Pacific University (APU) will offer three new academic programs, ranging from an undergraduate certificate to a graduate degree. The programs were approved by the APU Board of Trustees in December and received accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education in April. The new program offerings…
