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Through the UA Center for Economic Development Upstart Internship, UAA alumnus John Boren, B.S. Computer Engineering ’20, experienced the world of entrepreneurship at local startup Legalverse, paving the way to pursue his own entrepreneurial endeavors.

The UA Center for Economic Development is sharing its findings from the Failure Resilience Project, including a short film featuring candid stories from Alaska entrepreneurs about the highs and lows of starting a business.

In the UAA/APU Consortium Library, the Alaska Medical Library and the Archives and Special Collections are housed for the state of Alaska. Although the two sections are seemingly separate, the information each holds has been invaluable to researchers and public health officials across the state and globally during COVID-19.

For the 12th year in a row, UAA has been designated a Military Friendly School by Viqtory, which benchmarks and rates colleges nationwide, helping veterans and military families make decisions about education and career opportunities.

We're kicking off Aviation History Awareness Month with a look at UAA's Aviation Technology Division. From air traffic control to professional piloting, the division's programs train aviation professionals to keep Alaskans moving and safe while navigating our skies.

From its humble beginnings in an elementary school classroom, UAA Aviation Technology Division's air traffic control program celebrates 50 years serving Alaska and the nation's aviation industry.

The new Air Traffic Control Radar Lab gives UAA students a better idea of what to expect from current industry standards set by the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City.

During a recent class at the Alaska Rock Gym, students in Physical Education & Recreation A148 practiced the fundamentals of indoor sport climbing, from knots and rope handling to bouldering and descent techniques.

More than ever this year, emergency relief through UAA’s Student Support Fund, in the wake of COVID-19, has helped more than 400 students stay in school while navigating this global dilemma.

Scholarships are vital to ensuring students succeed from the moment they step onto campus as freshmen to when they receive their diploma on graduation day.