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Two ice climbers. Read More

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Intermediate Ice Climbing students spent spring break in Keystone Canyon, building skills and confidence on real routes like Mudslide and Fang Gully.

Nursing student working on skills with patient. Read More

Nursing Students Practice Implanted Port Access in Lab

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Students practice accessing an implanted port, using sterile technique and safe procedures for medications, IV fluids, and TPN.

Tent set up in snow. Read More

Below zero. Still learning.

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Tents in the snow, trees standing silent, a single light glowing in the dark. This is where Outdoor Leadership begins.

Group of people in maintenance area. Read More

Millwright Students Gain Real-World Insight at Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal

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Man teaching about protective gear. Read More

Confined Space. Real Skills. Real Safety.

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Family of five. . Read More

From Alaska Roots to Nursing Dreams: Kendra Duran’s Journey of Care and Determination

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Man holding a swaddled baby. Read More

From Coast Guard to Career: Hayden’s Millwright Journey at PWSC

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Man with two fish. Read More

From TikTok to Alaska: Tyler’s Journey

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From a chance social media discovery to a clear professional mission, Tyler Alink’s story is a powerful reminder that the right fit makes all the difference. Whether he’s on the peninsula or in the classroom, he’s moving forward with confidence and a clear vision for his future in the Great Outdoors.

Classroom presentation. Read More

Charting the Course: Outdoor Leadership Students Prepare for Their Capstone Journey

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Outdoor Leadership students kicked off planning for their capstone kayaking expedition—an ambitious sea journey from Valdez to Whittier that brings together years of skill-building, leadership training, and real-world adventure.

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Project Spotlight: Melissa Uselman – Developing Data Nuggets for Alaskan Mariculture

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Dr. Melissa Uselman (Kjelvik) is leading an innovative EPSCoR-funded project that transforms Alaska mariculture research into interactive “Data Nuggets,” giving students hands-on opportunities to work with real scientific data and local stories.