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He spent the early years of his life fighting for civil rights in his homeland of Togo but finally fled to Mali and then to Anchorage for the sake of his family. He recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in languages and is a leader in the Refugee Congress. Meet Claude Emile Mabudu.

UAA alumni now have a dedicated home on Main Street UAA. The new Alumni Center at UAA, between the UAA/APU Consortium Library entrance and Kaladi Brothers Coffee, opened its doors today.

UAA is becoming a more welcoming place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, thanks to the efforts of SafeZone. Its trainer, Maria Bonifacio, recently won an ACPA public service award for her work in creating compassion on campus and in the Anchorage community.

Tension runs high in Lucy's kitchen on opening day each semester, but seasoned culinary pros guide these aspiring student chefs, and Anchorage diners get a nice benefit. Find out how you can get a table at Lucy's restaurant on UAA's campus.

Students in the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program recently visited with the legendary Apollo 13 Commander Capt. James Lovell, who visited Anchorage last week for the annual ANSEP Celebration and Extravaganza at the Dena'ina Center.

The Tuskegee Airmen shattered ugly myths about African Americans by demonstrating courage and expertise in combat during World War II. One of those Airmen, Lt. Col. Leo Gray, spoke at the recent kickoff event for Black History Month 2014.

AMC Engineers started operating in 1981, and has helped UAA grow its campus, engineering program and students ever since. Read more about how AMC Engineers, and their team of UAA alumni and students, is involved in the building of our ever-changing campus.

Building systems like heating, cooling and ventilation, normally hidden in maintenance rooms or secured on the roof, will be visible on the fourth floor of UAA's new Engineering and Industry Building for students to study and learn.

UAA's College of Engineering recently gained a new title that reflects its addition of students and programs. Now it's reaching out to form new connections with industries and grow greater educational offerings.

Recipients of the 2014 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities included three with ties to UAA: Willie Hensley, Aaron Leggett and Eva Saulitis. Read more about their achievements here.