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Tracy Meyer was a veteran and single mom when she enrolled in her first classes at Kodiak College, hoping her skills would transfer to the medical assisting field. Spoiler alert! She made it. Read more of Tracy’s success story, including recent regional accolades for her dedicated work with veterans.

Like many Alaska high school seniors, Roberta “Bobi” Rinehart bolted south as soon as she could fling off her cap and gown after graduation. At the time she was college bound, seeking adventure and warmer weather, but 17 years later, she found herself returning to the land of the midnight sun, discovering there’s no place quite like Alaska. Learn more about this well-traveled woman who spent 10 years of her life on a sailboat.

Whether she’s tackling a tough issue on the Seawolf Debate team, representing UAA at a national conference or writing her senior thesis on privacy and domestic drone surveillance, Kelsey Waldorf wears her green and gold proudly. Read about the many reasons why this justice major was selected to be the student speaker at this weekend’s commencement ceremony.

During their many years at UAA, Beth and Jayson were both involved in the early formation of some of the university's thriving programs, such as ANSEP, the UAA Concert Board, Conference and Catering Services and several signature campus events.