The Board of Commissioners for the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), a global accreditation body for college and university business programs, has granted APU’s Institute of Business & Public Policy (IBPP) undergraduate and graduate programs reaccreditation through 2028. APU’s IBPP programs receiving IACBE accreditation include its undergraduate business programs (Classic, Health Care Management,…
A message to the community from President Bob Onders
Remembering Ed Rasmuson and his commitment and contributions to APU
Ed Rasmuson, one of the strongest supporters of our university, passed away yesterday. A lifelong advocate for education, Ed believed universities like ours are key to building a strong, resilient state. As we mourn his passing, we remember all he achieved through his leadership and vision. Even if you didn’t know Ed, you knew his…
APU Plans for 2022 Accreditation
This spring, Alaska Pacific University will host a peer evaluation team as part of its comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness review by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This accreditation process takes place every seven years; APU’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2015. The purpose of this review to ensure that Alaska Pacific…
APU Hosts Fall Class of 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Alaska Pacific University celebrated its Fall 2021 graduates with a special virtual Commencement celebration on Saturday, December 11. Virtual commencement blends elements of a traditional ceremony with new opportunities for graduates to share reflections from their time at APU. This year’s ceremony included a speech from Jim LaBelle, an Elders Council member and an early…
APU publishes FY21 Annual Report
The 2020-2021 Annual Report provides an overview of Alaska Pacific University, its financials, and its impact. Click below to view the eight-page report, packed with stories, photos, and campus stats from the past year at APU.
Giving Tuesday 2021
At APU, community support leads to student success and learning addresses critical issues throughout Alaska and around the world. This Giving Tuesday, consider a gift to Alaska Pacific University and show your support for our amazing students. Make a donation today at alaskapacific.edu/donate.
Celebrating Alaska Native Heritage at APU
November is Alaska Native and American Indian Heritage Month. APU is a fully accredited four-year Alaska Native-serving and Tribally controlled university. At APU, we recognize and celebrate our Indigenous heritage every month of the year. Read on to see stories from the past year that celebrate Alaska Native knowledge and culture at APU. And don’t…
Fall 2021 Commencement Update
Alaska Pacific University is dedicated to keeping the APU community, friends, and families healthy during this pandemic. To do this, we have made the difficult decision to make the Fall 2021 commencement ceremony a pre-recorded event – Dec. 11th. We know this is disappointing news, but an in-person event isn’t possible with current case counts…
APU Presidential Search Progresses
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…
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…
