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New graduate program in artificial intelligence to launch in fall 2025

Masoumeh Heidari Kapourchali speaking about Artificial Intelligence

A new graduate program will be available at the ¿ìÓ¯v3 College of Engineering (CoEng) in the fall 2025 semester: the Master of Science in artificial intelligence, data science and engineering.

Zac Clark appointed director of Alumni and Community Engagement at ¿ìÓ¯v3

Zac Clark

¿ìÓ¯v3 is pleased to announce the appointment of alumnus Zac Clark, B.A. ’05, M.P.A. ’23, as the new director of Alumni and Community Engagement, effective July 1, 2025.

The perfect blend

Ken Dillon with wine barrels

After earning his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Ken Dillon founded Footprint Wine Tap in Seattle, a wine bar that combines his love for sustainability, creativity, science and, most importantly, community.

Driving change on campus and across the community: Meet ¿ìÓ¯v3 disability advisor Bridger R. Reed-Lewis

 Bridger Reed-Lewis, disability advisor with  ¿ìÓ¯v3's Center for Human Development, poses outside the center's office.

As a disability advisor with the ¿ìÓ¯v3 Center for Human Development and advocate in the community, Bridger R. Reed-Lewis draws on his own lived experience to empower others and drive positive change.

Shoulder to shoulder: Journalism alumna to lead University of Alaska Foundation

Tlisa Northcutt at lectern

On May 16, the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors and UA President Pat Pitney announced that ¿ìÓ¯v3 journalism and public communications alumna Tlisa Northcutt had been selected to serve in the dual role of UA Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of Alaska system.

Civil engineering alumnus named Federal Engineer of the Year

Brigham Moore shaking a hand while accepting an award

Earlier this year, the National Society of Professional Engineers named civil engineering alumnus U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brigham Moore as the 2025 Federal Engineer of the Year for his work in the Indo-Pacific region.

¿ìÓ¯v3 grad student investigates the connection: volcanoes, lake trout and public health

Paul Gabriel with scientific equipment on a mountain

Residents of Southcentral Alaska have been preparing for the possible eruption of Mt. Spurr over the last few months. Recent ¿ìÓ¯v3 alumnus Paul Gabriel is focused on another volcanic public health concern: mercury.

Leaning into engagement for students and the community

Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers

Cheryl Siemers, who served as KPC's campus director since 2021, recently stepped into the interim role after Chancellor Parnell’s retirement.

Top things to do on the ¿ìÓ¯v3 campus during summer

Two students walk along the path by  ¿ìÓ¯v3's Engineering and Industry Building on a bright summer morning.

Is there anything better than summer in Alaska? Check out our round-up of the best activities for enjoying the longer days on ¿ìÓ¯v3's Anchorage campus.

Rotating equipment around the world

Gabe Hendrix

After earning his millwright occupational endorsement certificate from Prince William Sound College, Gabe Hendrix landed a job at Tern Technologies as a rotating equipment technician, which has taken him to sites from Valdez to oil rigs in Africa.

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