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'How do we make science a better place?' — The McLaughlin Lab comes to UAA

The McLaughlin Lab launched this semester at UAA, with principal investigator Jess McLaughlin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, placing ethics at the forefront. McLaughlin is recruiting graduate students for the 2025-26 academic year and is actively thinking about how to prioritize students and local communities.
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‘By Alaskans, for Alaskans’: UAA launches the state’s first graduate program in school psychology

Alaska is facing a youth mental health crisis — a situation exacerbated by the lack of services available. In response to this urgent need, UAA will launch the state’s first Master of Science in School Psychology program in fall 2025. Program director Harvey has garnered substantial financial backing, including a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education.
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Slideshow: Partners in Alaska’s workforce at Alumni Homecoming Luncheon 2024

On Oct. 11, nearly 300 graduates and partners returned to the Alaska Airlines Center to reconnect with their Hometown U while raising donations toward the UAA Alumni Scholarship and sharing stories of UAA’s role as a partner in Alaska’s workforce.
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New partnership with Seattle U Law creates Alaska Hybrid Hub

The innovative hub creates a pathway for Alaska students to attend law school without moving out of state.
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