Davidson will be the 12th president of the private university in Anchorage ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Pacific University (APU) today announced the appointment of Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson as its next president. When Davidson succeeds current APU President Bob Onders on April 25th, she will become the 12th president of APU and the first woman to lead…
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Alaska Pacific University Will Go Virtual To Fight The Spread Of Coronavirus
APU announces a number of preventive measures to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, including moving classes online for the remainder of the academic term and canceling its spring commencement.
Alaska Pacific University To Launch National Search For A New University President
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Pacific University (APU) President Dr. Robert Onders announced Thursday that he will step down when a successor is recruited and ready to take his place. Onders, who has helmed the private university for three years, told University leaders and colleagues that he plans to stay involved with APU in a new…
APU to Launch Four New Degree Programs in the Fall
Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Pacific University (APU) is excited to announce the launch of four new degree programs centered on developing culturally competent healthcare professionals. These new programs build upon a commitment by APU to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter Alaska’s healthcare workforce. This fall, students can elect to enroll in…
APU Takes Strides in New Healthcare Programs
Institution Welcomes New Nursing Faculty Alaska Pacific University is delighted to welcome three talented nursing professionals with experience in Alaska Tribal and public health systems to the faculty. Dr. Jessie Downes, Katie Baraki, and Laura Hudson have worked in all aspects of the nursing field, including clinical practice, nursing education, research, health systems leadership, and…
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…
Alaska Pacific University announces the return of the 2nd Annual Leah J. Peterson Speaker Series
Anchorage, AK – Alaska Pacific University is pleased to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Leah J. Peterson Speaker Series. Beginning on Monday, February 26th, APU will host the Leah J. Peterson Speaker Series; an event started by APU in 2017. This year’s theme is People-Powered Progress – What Can We Do With What…
Alaska Pacific University Launches Nursing and Community Health Programs
Alaska Pacific is proud to announce the establishment of new degree programs in healthcare, designed to meet the growing demand for a culturally competent and sustainable healthcare workforce in our state. The ‘AK Bridge’ Program provides an educational pathway for Registered Nurses to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The Associate of Applied…
Alaska Pacific University Launches Certificate in Alaska Rural Management
(Anchorage, Alaska)–As part of the mission to grow innovative programs that are responsive to the workforce needs of the state, as well as growing Alaskan and Alaska Native professionals from within our state, Alaska Pacific University has created a new undergraduate certificate in Alaska Rural Management (ARM). APU’s certificate is designed to improve access to…
APU Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Counseling Psychology Program
(Anchorage, Alaska)—February 1, 2018. As the February 15th application deadline draws near for the Fall 2018 MSCP and PsyD cohorts, we reflect on the 30-year history of Counseling Psychology programs at APU. Three decades ago, the Board of Trustees of Alaska Pacific University recognized that mental health was an essential component of strengthening communities in…
