2015 Archive

Andrew Freed II uses films, radio and discussion forums to help people learn about each other and educate them about 'the black perspective' on issues he finds important. He recently won a 2015 Spring Student Diversity Award for his efforts to grow diversity on campus.

Midterms had been vanquished and spring break had arrived upon the land. To commemorate their victory over the first half of the semester, a legion of scholars gathered in the Student Union to hit each other with foam swords in the inaugural LARP-a-palooza.

Two scientists, a microbiologist and a psychology professor, are collaborating on research to understand how Splenda leads to overeating and weight gain.

Have some extra time between classes and meetings? Spirit’s here to share six ways to maximize your lunch break on campus. Whether you fancy ice skating, power lifting, art, music or jumping off the high dive, there's an amazing amount of ways to spend a day at UAA.

Come on home to Alaska. UA offers a number of legacy waivers to students with roots up North. If your parents or grandparents live in Alaska, you qualify for in-state tuition under the new 'Come Home to Alaska' initiative. Children of alumni earn in-state tuition as well. Read more for details on both legacy initiatives.

Sophomore and Active Minds volunteer Elizabeth Williams heads to D.C. for leadership training in supporting the mental health conversation on college campuses.