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Prince William Sound College Relaunches Construction Skills Certificate for Spring 2027

 |  Jessica Young  | 

PWSC is relaunching its Construction Skills certificate in Spring 2027! This hands-on, one-semester program prepares students for careers in construction, repair and maintenance, with grant funding available to cover tuition and fees for eligible students.

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Outdoor Leadership Student Spotlight: Ruby Rivas

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

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Outdoor Leadership Skills in Action: Imani Mineweaser’s Internship with VAA

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Outdoor Leadership student Imani Mineweaser is gaining hands-on experience this summer with Valdez Adventure Alliance, working across trail maintenance, events, parks, volunteers, and the many behind-the-scenes details that keep outdoor recreation programs running.

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From the Classroom to the Field

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Students share their summer internship experiences and what they learned in the field.

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When a 150-Year-Old Object Needs Someone in Alaska to Tell Its Story

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Dr. Stan Herman helps Rutgers University piece together the stories behind Alaska Native cultural objects that have been in its collection for more than 150 years, showing how anthropology, historical records and Indigenous knowledge can help reconnect objects with their origins.

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More Than Professional Development: Nick Czelusniak Brings PWSC Learning Back to His Classroom

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

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Prince William Sound College Director Search

 |  Jessica Young  | 

Prince William Sound College is pleased to welcome three finalists for the Director position. Each candidate will participate in campus visits, meet with faculty, staff, students, and community members, and participate in open forums as part of the search process. We invite the PWSC community to learn more about each candidate below and participate in the upcoming campus visit activities.

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From Classroom to Career: PWSC Students Build Outdoor Leadership Skills Through Pangaea Adventures

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

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Internship Highlight: When Research Takes an Unexpected Turn

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Research doesn't always go as planned, but adapting to changing conditions is part of science. Through their internship, Brittany and Carter are gaining hands-on research experience while contributing to Alaska's growing mariculture industry.

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Internship Highlight: From New Jersey to Alaska, Dakota Bell Discovers a Future in Kelp Research

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

After earning her Associate of Applied Science in Technology at PWSC, Dakota Bell discovered an unexpected passion for kelp research through a marine science internship.