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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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.
March 28 – Message from President Dr. Robert Onders to the APU Campus Community
APU Students, Staff, and Faculty, I hope all of you are doing well during this time of many changes. APU continues to actively monitor the situation and adjust our operational plans as appropriate. The community mitigation strategies being put in place across Alaska may help delay the timing of the peak, and hopefully the height,…
APU Nordic Program to Partner with China
Recently Alaska Pacific University President Bob Onders traveled to China with Alaska Governor Bill Walker and 40 other leaders in the Alaska business realm in a group effort to strengthen ties with the foreign country, diversify the state economy and create more opportunities at home and away. During the trip, President Onders signed a…
Greetings from Dr. Bob Onders
Greetings, Great educational programs lead to meaningful changes for individuals, families, communities, and for the entire State of Alaska. Education is critical to the health of individuals, communities, and the state. I am privileged to play a role in creating an environment at APU which facilitates great educational programs through place based, personalized, experiential, hands-on…
Dr. Don Bantz Announces Transition
After seven wonderful years serving as APU’s President, Joan and I are retiring. We can do so knowing that the University now has a strong path to the future because of its new partnership with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and the many years of strong support from the APU community for Alaska’s…
A Generous Donation
We thank Northrim Bank for their annual donation to APU’s business programs. Northrim’s investment in higher education is truly admirable. Through Northrim Bank, and our many other generous donors, we are able to provide a quality private education to our students. Donations to APU are a win/win/win. The businesses and individuals who donate can receive…
Update on College Scorecards
I have written several pieces about college affordability, student debt levels, and the value of a college degree on this blog site. This entry continues that line of inquiry. APU has received a good deal of media attention over our decision to reset tuition to $19,500 for fall 2014, down from $29,700. For Alaskans, this…
Update on College Scorecards
I have written several pieces about college affordability, student debt levels, and the value of a college degree on this blog site. This entry continues that line of inquiry. APU has received a good deal of media attention over our decision to reset tuition to $19,500 for fall 2014, down from $29,700. For Alaskans, this…
The Eco League: How Consortia Expand Student Opportunities
APU is a member of the Eco League, a consortium of U.S. liberal arts colleges, dedicated to teaching sustainability across the curriculum, facilities and operations. Launched in 2003, the Eco League originated in a student call for improved academic collaboration and mobility between colleges that actively pursue environmental studies within a liberal arts framework. The…
