Anchorage, AK. It was another exhilarating day at Kincaid Park for day 3 of the U.S. National Cross-Country Ski Championships. In the Women’s 20k Classic Mass start, Rosie Frankowski skied an impressive race finishing 3rd overall and 2nd American on the day. APU athlete, Jessica Yeaton skiing for Australia, finished 4th overall. Chelsea Holmes finished…
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Alaska Pacific University Graduates ready to contribute to Alaska’s future
Anchorage, Alaska Faculty, students, friends and family gathered Saturday, December 9, 2017 for the Alaska Pacific University (APU) Fall 2017 Graduation ceremony. APU Board of Trustees Chair, LeeAnn Garrick stated, “The APU Board of Trustees are so proud of this fall’s graduates. It’s an APU tradition to invite the graduates to share words of gratitude…
Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center sends 7 athletes to first World Cup races of 2017-18 Olympic season
Anchorage, AK – The 2017-18 World Cup cross country ski season begins in Ruka, Finland on November 24th. APU will have 6 athletes competing for the U.S. (Kikkan Randall, Sadie Bjornsen, Erik Bjornsen, Rosie Brennan, Scott Patterson and Chelsea Holmes) and 1 for Australia (Jessica Yeaton). The domestic racing season begins on December 2nd in…
[PRESS RELEASE] APU/U.S. Ski Team student-athlete Sadie Bjornsen skis to Bronze at the 2017 World Championships
Lahti, Finland. The 2017 Nordic World Ski Championships resumed today in Lahti. Today’s race was the Classic Team Sprint and skiing for the U.S. women were APU student-athlete Sadie Bjornsen and U.S teammate Jessie Diggins. Sadie skied first (the scramble leg) and brought the U.S. in 1st to the first exchange to Diggins. The race…
[PRESS RELEASE] APU/U.S. ski team athlete- Kikkan Randall makes her podium comeback on the opening day of the 2017 World Championships
Lahti, Finland. The 2017 Nordic World Ski Championships began today in Lahti, Finland. In the opening race, the skate sprint, the U.S. qualified all 4 of their starters to the heats, with Kikkan Randall leading the way with a 10th. In the heats, Kikkan finished 3rd in her quarterfinal, which was fast enough to move…
[PRESS RELEASE] Alaska Pacific University Statement on Federal Immigration Restrictions
(Anchorage, Alaska) – January 30, 2017 – Alaska Pacific University (APU) is open to students from across the world and welcomes diversity of people and ideas. There is always a place for a student regardless of race or religion at Alaska Pacific University. APU is committed to supporting any members of the Community that are…
[PRESS RELEASE] Alaska Pacific University President Dr. Don Bantz announces transition
(Anchorage, Alaska) – January 24, 2017 – Alaska Pacific University (APU) President Dr. Don Bantz announced his transition yesterday to a President Emeritus position. Dr. Bantz has served as President since March 15, 2010 and leaves a rich legacy at the university. Dr. Bantz stated, “After seven wonderful years serving as APU’s President, Joan and…
[PRESS RELEASE] Five Alaska Pacific University Nordic Skiers qualify for 2017 World Championships
Park City, Utah. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named 17 athletes to the cross -country team that will compete in the International Ski Federation’s 2017 Nordic World Ski Championships next month in Lahti, Finland. Five of those 17 are APU athletes. They include; Kikkan Randall (9th World Championships), Sadie Bjornsen (4th World Championships),…
[PRESS RELEASE] Three Alaska Pacific University Junior skiers will represent the United States at World Junior Championships and U18 Nation’s Cup Championships
Soldier Hollow, Utah. Three APU Junior skiers have qualified for World Junior Championships and the U18 Nation’s Cup Championship, both taking place later this month. APU Junior Luke Jager qualified for both the World Junior Championships and the U18 Nation’s Cup and has decided to attend the U18 Nation’s Cup in Orkdal, Norway. Competitions begin…
Message from the APU Board of Trustees
“Dear APU Staff, Faculty, and Students On December 19th, the APU Board of Trustees took action to partner with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. This joint effort, building on years of success and the rich legacy established by APU’s Founder and Trustees, allows APU to emerge as a dynamic educational institution with new and…
