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From Student to Safety Leader: Ryan Wade’s Career in Health & Safety

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Today, Ryan serves as a TAPS Safety Supervisor, leading a team of professionals who help ensure the safe transportation of crude oil from Prudhoe Bay to Hinchinbrook. With over 25 years of experience in health and safety, he has built a career grounded in continuous growth and professional discipline.

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Explore the Fundamentals of Business with Carl Oberg

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In today’s rapidly changing global economy, it’s more important than ever to understand the principles that drive successful companies. This course introduces key business concepts and explores how organizations stay competitive in a complex marketplace.

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Short Format, Big Ideas: Explore Dystopian Writing

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Join a creative journey into the unknown as you write, explore, and publish original dystopian fiction.

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From PWSC to Juneau, Alaska: Hannah Bogdan's Big Catch

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Hannah Bogdan is diving deep into the world of sustainable fisheries as an Alaska Sea Grant Community-Engaged Fellow in Juneau, Alaska.

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Lights, Camera, History! Dive Into the Stories Behind the Screen

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Discover the fascinating history of film in HIST 244 – Studies in Film History. This course explores Hollywood's golden age and innovative genres such as science fiction, focusing on the stories, styles, and cultural impact of significant films.

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Learn Outside the Box: Introduction to Environmental Education

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If you are passionate about learning in and about the natural world and want to inspire others to do the same, EDFN A190 ST: Introduction to Environmental Education is the perfect starting point.

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Discover the Power of Ideas in Introduction to Humanities II

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Explore the big ideas, inspiring art, and powerful stories that have shaped cultures around the world!

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Ashley Nova Gains Hands-On Experience as a Mechanic Helper This Summer

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PWSC and Valdez High Students Head to SkillsUSA Nationals!

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Congrats to PWSC and Valdez High students for earning top spots at the 2025 SkillsUSA Alaska State Conference! They headed to Atlanta, Georgia, for nationals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference—the nation’s most extensive career and technical education event!

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The Mountain Within

 |  Jane Churchill and V. Heisser  | 

Before the summit attempts or glacier hauls, Jane Churchill began her Denali expedition with a journal—part of her capstone at Prince William Sound College, where mindset mattered as much as mileage.