UAA student Karl R. Wing appointed by Governor to Education Commission of the States

Gov. Sarah Palin made the appointment on May 29. The commission is a national organization of states which cooperates in developing, debating and advancing public policy relating to education. Each member state has seven commission members, representing state government, higher education, public education and the public.

Wing is studying political science at UAA, where he is an active leader in student government. He is the former student body president, and has been a student senator and vice president of the UAA Assembly. He is working to establish the Foundation for the American Constitution in Education, a non-profit organization to improve civics and constitutional law education in public schools. For the last four years, Wing has traveled with fellow UAA student representatives to Juneau to advocate for the University.

Born in Fairbanks and raised in Anchorage, Wing has been chair of the Anchorage Municipal Youth Advisory Commission, a member of the Mayor's Obesity Advisory Board and a six-time recipient of the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Wing plans to travel abroad and then join the military, ultimately continuing his education to get his master's and doctorate degrees. But no matter where his learning takes him, as a lifelong Alaskan he intends to return and persevere in advocating for the state.

Congratulations, Karl!