2017 Archive

UAA alumna Meredith Mapes (B.A. Theatre '16) has been racing dogs since she was 6 years old. Her goal: compete in The Last Great Race next year. Meet Meredith Mapes.

One of the most unique concert experiences of the year, the Symphony of Sounds concerts deliver an extravaganza of musical entertainment in a non-stop collage format. Every taste in music is satisfied with a wide range of musical styles, including classical, jazz, opera and musical theater.

The Alaska Experimental Forecasting Facility at UAA provides high-resolution forecasts specifically tailored to the incredible — and incredibly challenging — land, sea and sky around the Chugach Mountains.

What's a millwright? It's a seldom-discussed but absolutely crucial (and highly paid) profession that demands a meticulous eye, versatility, and expertise with everything from turbines and pumps to lasers and other highly technical equipment.

Katie O'Loughlin has a passion for theatre, dance and connecting with people in a way that helps them find fulfillment outside their workaday lives. She recently tried her skills as a director, designer and choreographer for the first time in UAA's production of 'Middle Ground.'

A collaboration between UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research, Providence, Healthy Futures, State of Alaska and Anchorage School District is providing insights into how, when and why kids get active, knowledge that could help people live healthier lives.