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On Oct. 13, more than 300 graduates and partners packed the Alaska Airlines Center to reconnect with their Hometown U while raising donations to benefit UAA programs and scholarships. In collaboration with the Anchorage School District, this year’s theme was partners in education.

Past president of NAACP Alaska chapter, honorary doctorate and Homecoming keynote speaker Cal Williams reflects on lifetime of professional and political achievement.

Founder and CEO of Greatland Studios, business alumnus and Homecoming guest speaker Brad Hillwig shares own story of professional and educational development.

UAA's School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Education for the School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development Program, also known as SSWEND. The three-and-a-half-year program will graduate 31 scholars to fill a high-demand need for school social workers in the Anchorage School District and schools throughout the state.

UAA's College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is celebrating 50 years. This half-century mark underscores CBPP's dedication, innovation and influence in shaping business education in Alaska. Celebrate the college's rich history and bright future at the CBPP Showcase on Oct. 13.

Homecoming is just around the corner! Take a look at the schedule for this year's celebration, open to all students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Come to campus for Seawolf hockey and volleyball games, a chat with the chancellor, annual Homecoming Luncheon, the College of Business and Public Policy Showcase, ghost tours, open esports gaming night, a dance party and much more.

Dear UAA Community, It was my pleasure to celebrate the 2023 Chancellor's Awards for Excellence recipients during a congratulatory lunch last week at the Varsity Sports Grill.

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, English alumna and Seawolf volleyball head coach Stacie Meisner talks about stepping into the shoes of her mentor, some of her favorite matches as an athlete and as a coach, and how her coaching philosophy builds better people out of players.

Out of 417 applicants, 36 Alaska artists have been named recipients of the 2023 Individual Artist Awards. An annual initiative managed by the Rasmuson Foundation, this year’s awardees include five UAA alumni — two receiving $25,000 fellowships and three winning $10,000 project awards.

Dimond High School science teacher Catherine Walker will compete for National Teacher of the Year next spring during a ceremony at the White House. Additionally, this October she will travel to New Zealand as part of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship made possible by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic.