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Along the Yukon River 270 miles west of Fairbanks lies Galena, a close-knit community where UAA construction management junior Kaleb Korta trained to become a runner for cross country and track and field.

Environmental scientist Rachel Mills is a full-time teacher in every sense of the word. By day, she's a term professor of Introductory Biology and Environmental Science at UAA's campuses in Anchorage and Eagle River. By night, she's a co-organizer of Nerd Nite, a monthly lecture series in downtown Anchorage.

When Alan Boraas moved to Alaska more than 40 years ago, he instantly fell in love with the state’s wild beauty. The longest serving professor at Kenai Peninsula College has spent his career sharing his love of learning and the 49th state with the next generation.

UAA finance major, French minor and current USUAA 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.

Shoya Watanabe is a friendly and outgoing guy, who’s packed a lot into his four years at UAA simply by getting to know people and jumping in when students or faculty present opportunities. The UAA senior, double majoring in finance and economics, graduates in December and is ready to tackle whatever comes next.

When WGN sports anchor, Chicago native and lifelong gymnast Lauren Magiera came to UAA, she was looking for an institution that valued student success. Not only did she find what she was searching for, but she also discovered her calling in sports broadcast journalism.

Please welcome Tina Teaford, former magistrate judge, active community volunteer and UAA’s new director of alumni engagement.

Happy 30th birthday to The Northern Light, UAA’s student-run newspaper! The publication is celebrating with a week of festivities, starting off with a panel discussion featuring four of its alumni staffers who have gone on to forge successful careers in journalism, communications and outreach.

Michael Lowe is no stranger to hard work. The UAA senior and Alaska Army Air National Guard infantryman is the recipient of a 2018 Truman Scholarship. From interning with Alaska’s Legislature in Juneau to planning a move to Washington, D.C. after graduation, this UAA student is aiming high.

Meet Greg Myford, UAA’s new athletic director. Myford has a proven track record of intersecting athletic development, scholastic success and community outreach, most recently serving as general manager at IMG College, the largest collegiate sports marketing company in the country.