From the Editor

Meet engineering alumna Michele Yatchmeneff, UAA’s new executive director of Alaska Native education and outreach, whose previous roles as engineering associate professor and ANSEP assistant director make her the perfect person to facilitate success for students, faculty and staff on campus. And meet history alumnus Matt Shasby, UAA’s latest hockey head coach, whose own time as a student-athlete, pro hockey player and teacher combine to give him a unique approach to coaching.

Elsewhere, at the School of Nursing, learn how new expansions, scholarships and accolades are laying the foundation for a stronger health care workforce in Alaska.

Also happening is an exciting refresh to the Honors College — one that offers a more flexible, streamlined curriculum for busy students while emphasizing immersive, experiential learning.

On a personal note of newness, I’m writing this days before my wife is due to give birth to our first child — which I share with the hope that you will reach out to me and the rest of the Alumni Relations team to update us on what’s new in your lives. We relish hearing good news from Seawolf Nation (which we try to reshare in every Spirit issue’s Class Notes section).

With Green and Gold Spirit,