From the Editor

In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant: the need to move forward. Whether personally or professionally, progress is shaped by a willingness to look ahead, adapt and push beyond the challenges of the present.

This edition of Spirit celebrates alumni who embody that forward-looking mindset, including an international studies alumnus who imagines new connection opportunities for travelers at one of the world’s busiest airports, to a public health practice alumna embarking on a research journey to the other side of the world as part of a Fulbright initiative, and a history alumnus whose lobbying work for Samsung culminated in the signing of a revolutionary bipartisan semiconductor bill.

On the institutional side, you can read about how a partnership between UAA and the Anchorage School District prepares high school students for future careers via immersive tours tailored to their professional aspirations, or how a collaboration between UAA and multinational electronics conglomerate LG has resulted in new labs dedicated to researching HVAC and heat pump solutions in cold Arctic climates.

Do you have a story or any updates to share? Then let us know at the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement! We always appreciate hearing from you, and your news could be included in upcoming issues of the magazine’s Class Notes section.

With Green and Gold Spirit,

A digital signature in red ink provided by Matt Jardin

Matt Jardin, B.B.A. ’10
Editor

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