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Transitioning into college can be stressful and overwhelming, but there’s a new team of professionals on campus to ensure new students have the tools and resources needed to make the most out of their college career at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.

This summer, 11 students and two professors headed out from the end of Nabesna Road to circumnavigate a mountain, raft to Cordova and cap off their coursework in outdoor leadership at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.

After a career in the U.S. Army, Cheryl Cox Williams joined her children in pursuing a degree at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ. She soon discovered a passion for psychology, which she has put to work as president of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Black Student Union. She is working to build a more understanding future for Alaskans of all backgrounds.

Each year during Homecoming Week, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ student clubs and departments use their creativity and artistic prowess to decorate shopping carts like floats and parade them around campus. View a slideshow of photos from this year's event on Oct. 8, 2018.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ finance major, French minor and current USÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ student body president Geser Bat-Erdene believes that no matter where you are, you can achieve success. "You can succeed anywhere if you dedicate yourself to something that you truly want to do," he said.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Learning Commons houses five tutoring centers in addition to remodeled study rooms and the Academic Coaching Center. The newly revamped space has something for everyone and is available for students, staff, faculty and the Anchorage community.

Each fall, the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Alumni Association celebrates three Alumni of Distinction for their contributions to their chosen fields and community. This year's honorees are Alumni of Achievement Jennifer Thompson, Alumni Humanitarian Josie Wilson and Alumni Emerging Leader Jason Hart.

Explore everything Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ has to offer through a new, interactive virtual tour. Each tour stop is supplemented by a variety of photos, videos and 360 degree images that immerse you in the unique atmosphere of the Anchorage campus.

Through the Psychological Services Center, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Department of Psychology offers master's and Ph.D. students a hands-on learning experience while providing the community an affordable option for mental health services.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's new chancellor, Cathy Sandeen, has worked for more than 30 years in higher education, but she's about to embark on her biggest adventure yet — helming Alaska's largest university.