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Nearly 45% of UAA students experience some type of food insecurity, according to an internal study. To alleviate this problem, the Seawolf Pantry opened its doors to students this spring for a soft opening.

The College of Business and Public Policy awarded $17,000 in prizes during its Perfect Pitch event. Four finalists wowed the gathering of judges, entrepreneurs, UAA faculty and staff, as well as friends and family, with their innovative ideas during a mini-trade show and investor pitch.

Erin Hicks, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has studied black holes and their relationship to galaxies. With the James Webb Space Telescope launch, she is one step closer to unlocking their confounding mystery.

This past weekend, UAA music students performed a wide range of musical styles in the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall for the Symphony of Sounds, one of the first major face-to-face showcases open to the public since the pandemic began.

Auroral displays like what we saw in Anchorage last week are an amazing way to observe interactions between the sun and Earth. Nathaniel Hicks, associate professor in UAA’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, describes the science behind the light display.

The Alaska Journal of Commerce released its annual list of the top young professionals in the state. Selected from a field of 288 nominations, the 2022 Top Forty Under 40 recipients exemplify excellence in professional and community service.

A scholarship celebrating the impact of UAA retiree Vara Allen-Jones empowers achievement and increases a sense of belonging for students first in their families to earn a degree.

All UAA students are invited to attend a free, on-campus Speed Mentoring event Thursday, April 7. “We’ve gathered dozens of community leaders and business professionals — many are alumni — who want to give back to UAA and enjoy these discussions with current students,” said organizer and UAA alumna Skye Nevada.

Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has made it her life’s work to make sure nurses and providers have the tools they need to support victims of violence. She worked with Senator Lisa Murkowski on language that was included in a national bill just signed into law.

Athletes overcame the stress of fundraising and inexperience to conclude a solid season with many career highs. The team’s final competition was Saturday at UC Davis.