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Press Releases

Alaska Pacific University Will Open With Distance Learning

July 28, 2020

Campus Reopening Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Pacific University (APU) will begin the 2020-2021 school year with the majority of classes delivered by distance learning, University President Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson announced today. APU originally planned to hold fall classes in person with thorough physical distancing and safety measures in place, but as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to…

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Stephanie Holthaus named Walter J. Hickel Endowed Professor at Alaska Pacific University

July 27, 2020

Woman in scarf smiles - Stephanie Holthaus headshot

Stephanie Holthaus has been named the 2020-2021 Walter J. Hickel Endowed Professor in Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Alaska Pacific University (APU). Established in 2011 under the university’s Institute of Business & Public Policy, the Hickel Endowed Professorship is named for the former two-term Alaska governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior. In her role,…

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Alaska Pacific University Releases Campus Reopening Plan

July 6, 2020

Campus Reopening Plan

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Pacific University (APU) has released its Campus Reopening Plan, which outlines protective measures against COVID-19 transmission. The plan allows for both in-person and distance learning when the semester begins August 24. “Our Campus Reopening planning document details new policies and expectations for the year,” said APU President Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson. “I…

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Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson Named Alaska Pacific University President

March 24, 2020

President Valerie Davidson

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

March 12, 2020

Campus Update on COVID-19

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.

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Alaska Pacific University To Launch National Search For A New University President

December 11, 2019

Office sign for Alaska Pacific University president, Bob Onders.

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…

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APU to Launch Four New Degree Programs in the Fall

February 4, 2019

APU Sign

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…

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APU Takes Strides in New Healthcare Programs

July 30, 2018

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…

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APU Nordic Program to Partner with China

June 15, 2018

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…

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Alaska Pacific University announces the return of the 2nd Annual Leah J. Peterson Speaker Series

February 13, 2018

People-Powered Progress

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…

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