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Education

Alaska Pacific University announces test-blind policy for undergraduate admissions

June 10, 2021

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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…

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Alaska Pacific University announces three new academic programs

May 27, 2021

Alaska Pacific University announces three new academic programs Featured Image

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…

Filed Under: Active Learning, Admissions, Advancement, Alaskan Culture, Community, Education, Liberal Studies, Nursing & Health, Press Releases

Meet Jessie Downes, APU’s New Director of Nursing Programs

July 26, 2018

Jessie Downes, APU's New Director of Nursing Programs

Dr. Jessie Downes joins APU as the new Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the Nursing Programs. She is a registered nurse, and her graduate studies in nursing focused on healthcare systems leadership. Jessie brings clinical, management, and professional education/training experience in both public and Alaska Tribal health systems to our new programs. Most recently,…

Filed Under: APU Spotlight, Education, Nursing & Health Tagged With: Alaska, nursing, university

Honors Assembly Shines Light on Exemplary Students, Staff, Faculty

April 27, 2018

Dr. Onders received a standing ovation from the community after receiving his award.

With the school year winding down, Alaska Pacific University took time last week to recognize it’s exemplary students, staff, and faculty members during the Annual Honors Assembly. Here are the highlights from the April 20th event. Faculty Merit Awards: It is one of the longstanding traditions at APU, that faculty would recommend one another for…

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The Education Department at Alaska Pacific University Invites Third Party Comments

July 1, 2015

The Education Department at Alaska Pacific University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards, in Fall 2015. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team. Please note that comments must address substantive…

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Education Department of Alaska Pacific University Celebrates Alumni and Alaska Teacher of the Year

December 4, 2014

Education Department of Alaska Pacific University Celebrates Alumni and Alaska Teacher of the Year.

By Dr. Ginger Golsan On the evening of November 21st, the Education Department of Alaska Pacific University held its first Alumni Celebration, where graduates of our programs going as far back as 1980 got together to share memories, teaching experiences and to network with one another. Several of our current graduate students were also in…

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Announcing MS in Outdoor and Environmental Education with Teaching Certificate hybrid graduate program

June 16, 2014

Alaska Pacific University is now offering graduate students the ability to receive a Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education and a K-8 Teaching Certificate in one program. This option combines classes from the Outdoor Studies and Education Departments to give students a thorough preparation for teaching in public and charter schools with an…

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