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What does the underside of sea ice look like? Until recently, no one needed to know. But with oil drilling on the rise in Alaska, the threat of spills has increased. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ engineers explored beneath the ice to prepare for a potential spill.

Alaska’s Native languages were once forbidden in the state’s schools. Today, immersion programs across the state are working to restore both languages and cultural practices to the classroom. Hattie Harvey and her students in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Early Childhood Education program are helping one Anchorage immersion program establish both a curriculum and a community.

Reliving a low point in front of a crowd sounds like punishment, but for theater major Taran Haynes, it’s more cathartic. It helps that he’s performing alongside his mentor and friend, theater professor Brian Cook.

On Feb. 28, 2019, John Duffy, adjunct professor in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s College of Business and Public Policy, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the National University of Mongolia — an honor that was born out of his volunteerism and assistance in facilitating a partnership agreement between Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ and NUM.

For 14 years, Geology Club secretary Gabrielle Bejarano has pursued her goal of a college degree. But she hasn't let her busy life as a mother and military spouse keep her from making the most of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.

Each year, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Diversity Action Council celebrates students' efforts in enhancing diversity at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ through their volunteerism and community engagement. Five students reflect on their time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, and how being engaged has made all the difference in their undergraduate experience.

Where disaster goes, journalism alumnus Jeremy Zidek follows. As the public information officer for Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, you can count on him for information in times of emergency.

It is known that childhood trauma, commonly known as Adverse Childhood Experiences, has long-lasting implications into adulthood. Steve Gordon, renowned Alaska artist and adjunct professor of art in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Department of Art, created the ACEs Mural Project, a larger than life art installation to shed light on this difficult topic.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Chancellor Sandeen provides an update to the campus community regarding the School of Education accreditation and UA budget situation. Find out what you can do to help and where to go for additional information.

This prestigious award was bestowed upon former Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Chancellor Tom Case in recognition of his contributions to strengthening the mutual understanding and promoting academic exchanges between Japan and the United States.