It’s a big year at APU, with university accreditation this spring and new alumni events like Homecoming and Alumni Weekend planned for the fall. In anticipation, APU’s Office of Alumni Relations sent out an alumni survey in late January 2022. After compiling the 1,174 responses, it’s clear APU graduates had a positive student experience and…
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APU Announces Mask-Optional Policy
Masking is now optional in all APU facilities.
Spring 2022 Commencement Update
Alaska Pacific University is dedicated to keeping the APU community, friends, and families healthy during this pandemic. With feedback from the APU community, we have decided to attempt an in-person commencement for Spring 2022 graduates.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard nominates five APU skiers and three alternates for the Olympic Winter Games
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team, including several APU skiers. The athletes will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing from February 4-19, 2022. Nominations are to be confirmed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee when it formally announces the U.S. Olympic…
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.
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…
Campus Store opens in-person and online
The APU Campus Store now offers two ways to visit, both in-person and online. After a semester of renovations, the Campus Store is back open for visitors. The new location in the front of Grant Hall is home to both the Campus Store and Ground Theory coffee cart. Stop by, grab a drink, and see…
Alaska Pacific University Preparations for the Novel Coronavirus
APU’s priority remains to keep each other safe and healthy as we continually monitor the dynamic conditions related to COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus). We write today to provide travel guidance, to remind you of best practices to safeguard our community, and to recommend reliable sources for updated information. Please be aware that no one in Alaska…
Alaska Pacific University Joins the University of the Arctic
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…
Mental Health Awareness Event Takes Center Stage
On November 1, Alaska Pacific University (APU) senior Rachel Fritz walked to the stage to welcome the attendees of Mental Health Awareness Day. Fritz aimed to change how Alaskans talk about mental health. “The organization of today’s event means a lot to me, honestly. It means that this campus [APU] is putting mental health first….
