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…
News
Spring 2022 Commencement Update
Alaska Pacific University is dedicated to keeping the APU community, friends, and families healthy during this pandemic. With feedback from the APU community, we have decided to attempt an in-person commencement for Spring 2022 graduates.
Janelle Vanasse named Alaska Pacific University President
Alaska Pacific University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janelle Vanasse as its next president, effective June 1, 2022. “Dr. Vanasse has a wealth of educational leadership in Alaska Native communities that she’ll bring to APU as our new president,” said Ethan Schutt, chairman of APU’s Board of Trustees. “Her experience leading some…
Artificial Intelligence in the Amazon
New APU-affiliated research shows how artificial intelligence can play a role in sustainable development, specifically in the Amazon. There are at least 158 dams in the Amazon basin, with 351 more in development. Each project has its own environmental drawbacks and economic advantages, but those impacts are compounded across the region. If the eight Amazon…
U.S. Ski & Snowboard nominates five APU skiers and three alternates for the Olympic Winter Games
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team, including several APU skiers. The athletes will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing from February 4-19, 2022. Nominations are to be confirmed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee when it formally announces the U.S. Olympic…
Institute of Business & Public Policy Receives Reaccreditation
The Board of Commissioners for the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), a global accreditation body for college and university business programs, has granted APU’s Institute of Business & Public Policy (IBPP) undergraduate and graduate programs reaccreditation through 2028. APU’s IBPP programs receiving IACBE accreditation include its undergraduate business programs (Classic, Health Care Management,…
Remembering Ed Rasmuson and his commitment and contributions to APU
Ed Rasmuson, one of the strongest supporters of our university, passed away yesterday. A lifelong advocate for education, Ed believed universities like ours are key to building a strong, resilient state. As we mourn his passing, we remember all he achieved through his leadership and vision. Even if you didn’t know Ed, you knew his…
APU Plans for 2022 Accreditation
This spring, Alaska Pacific University will host a peer evaluation team as part of its comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness review by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This accreditation process takes place every seven years; APU’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2015. The purpose of this review to ensure that Alaska Pacific…
APU Hosts Fall Class of 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Alaska Pacific University celebrated its Fall 2021 graduates with a special virtual Commencement celebration on Saturday, December 11. Virtual commencement blends elements of a traditional ceremony with new opportunities for graduates to share reflections from their time at APU. This year’s ceremony included a speech from Jim LaBelle, an Elders Council member and an early…
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.
