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APU’s Swirbul and Anchorage’s Jager add to their national cross-country ski championship totals

January 20, 2023

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Governor appoints APU Alum as the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health

December 20, 2022

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  December 20, 2022 (Anchorage, AK) Governor Mike Dunleavy named Heidi Hedberg to serve as the permanent commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health. Hedberg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Studies from Alaska Pacific University (97) and has been with the state since 2009, serving in various capacities within the Division of Public Health, Department…

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Alaska Pacific University Receives Grant Award from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity

December 8, 2022

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Anchorage, Alaska Dec. 8, 2022—Alaska Pacific University today announced it is among 71 awardees that received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, which mobilizes financial resources for organizations focused on non-clinical interventions that affect a person’s health. Commonly known as the social determinants of health, these factors include an individual’s physical, social,…

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APU publishes FY22 Annual Report

November 28, 2022

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The 2021 – 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of Alaska Pacific University, its financials, and its impact. Click here to view the eight-page report, packed with stories, photos, and campus stats!

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Alaska Pacific University Welcomes Four New Board of Trustees Members

November 28, 2022

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Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Pacific University is pleased to welcome four new members to the Board of Trustees: Roy Agloinga, Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow. Cory LePore, Jr., and Lucy Aŋjasuk Nelson. They each bring a unique view of Alaska and important skill sets to the Board. They join a team of 13 others working…

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Storm update September 2022

September 20, 2022

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Dear APU Community, Our hearts go out to the many Western Alaska communities that have been impacted by the storm this weekend. Although the storm has weakened, there continues to be flooding and the assessment of damage is just beginning. We know that many families lost their homes, boats, and utility services. We will continue…

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APU partners Indigenous Arctic communities with scientific researchers for climate resilience

September 15, 2022

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Collaborative effort, backed by $2.98 million grant from the NSF, will collaboratively address water and sanitation challenges in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $2.98M will support a three-year collaboration with University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks to bring academics from across…

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Nursing programs receive national accreditation and commendation for cultural safety curriculum

April 26, 2022

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Two Alaska Pacific University nursing programs have received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The announcement applies to the university’s associate degree and bachelor’s degree in nursing, both of which train healthcare workers desperately needed in Alaska. The ACEN accreditation demonstrates that APU’s programs have passed an external quality review and recognizes…

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Strategic Plan Update

March 24, 2022

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In the 1950s, Peter Gordon Gould (Unangax̂) from Unga, AK advocated for a unique liberal arts university to serve Alaska and Alaska Natives. In 2018, we reaffirmed our founding mission with the development and approval of Alaska Pacific University’s 2023 Strategic Plan. The initiatives outlined in the Plan enable us to enhance the student experience,…

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Alumni survey: The results are in

March 23, 2022

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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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