Alaska Pacific University (APU) has been accepted as a member of the University of the Arctic (UArctic), the international network of research and educational organizations concerned with issues affecting the Circumpolar North. The membership approval came during the UArctic Council meeting held in Stockholm, Sweden, Sept. 18-20. More than 130 participants attended, representing member institutions…
Advancement
Meet Ben Swimm, APU’s New Kellogg Farm Manager
What’s your academic background? I have an academic background in biology and creative writing. As an undergrad, I studied ecology at Williams College and wrote my thesis about mutualisms between invasive species in the Northeast United States. Biology and Environmental Studies is what got me interested in farming and education, and along the way I…
Photo Book: 2018 Fall Commencement
On Saturday, December 8 APU held its Fall Commencement at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. A dedicated group of undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage to accept their diploma and begin a new chapter in their lives. Congratulations! We look forward to witnessing your impact on the world! Please enjoy this photo book highlighting…
Meet Mark Regoord, APU’s New Chief Financial Officer
What does your role at APU entail? I see my role as helping to strengthen and manage the business side of the organization in support of APU’s mission. What did you do prior to APU? For the past three years, I was the Chief Financial Officer for a significant social services organization here in Anchorage….
Meet James Temte, APU’s New Project Manager
What does your role at APU entail? I like to think of my role as the “Sweeper” in soccer. I fill in where is needed as well as work on special projects. One of the projects I will be working on is to establish a research center at APU that helps to provide opportunities for…
Meet Hilton Hallock, APU’s New Provost
As she settles into her new office, Hilton Hallock shares her background in higher education, thoughts on her new positions and the university’s future. Prior to accepting the Provost position, Hilton Hallock was the the Chief Strategy and Accreditation Officer, a role that had her working on strategic planning, enrollment management, new program development, our…
APU Chief Advancement Officer earns Certified Fund Raising Executive designation
Clarice Conley, Chief Advancement Officer at Alaska Pacific University, earned the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) by CFRE International, an independent nonprofit organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute. To earn this prestigious designation, a CFRE candidate must meet the standards set by CFRE International, including time in the profession, education, and…
