PWSC News

PWSC Supports Cordova Science Olympiad Team to Gold Medal Success and Advances Mariculture Education

Prince William Sound College proudly celebrates the Cordova middle school team's recent gold medal victory in the mariculture category at the Alaska Science Olympiad in Fairbanks. In collaboration with PWSC's Dr. Amanda Glazier, students gained hands-on experience in sustainable marine cultivation, preparing them for promising STEM careers. The event also spotlighted local connections, including Valdez native Jessica McKay’s mentorship at UAF. Looking ahead, PWSC continues to support STEM initiatives, including hosting the Valdez STEAM Fest in collaboration with Alaska Blue Economy Center and community partners.

Wilderness First Responder: Essential Training for Outdoor Leadership

A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is essential for students pursuing outdoor leadership or planning to spend extended time in remote environments like Alaska.

PWSC and VHS students shine in SkillsUSA Alaska Competitions!

For the second consecutive year, Anthony Gerasch, marine technology instructor at PWSC, and Isaac Deaton, the career and technical education (CTE) teacher at Valdez High School (VHS), took their students to the 2025 State Leadership and Skills Conference hosted by SkillsUSA Alaska. This year, their students delivered exceptional performances, achieving top placements in marine service technology and power equipment technology.

Are you interested in teach a special interest workshop?

Calling on members of the community who want to teach a special interest workshop! Do you have a special skill, talent, or passion you’d love to share with others? Prince William Sound College is looking for community members interested in teaching non-credit workshops or classes! Whether it’s arts and crafts, outdoor skills, technology, cooking, or any unique expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

What may we do for your business? We want to hear from you!

Is your organization or business in need of specific training? Prince William Sound College wants to collaborate with you! We can offer customizable training and classes tailored to the needs of your business.

UA Giving Day - Help PWSC Win $5,000 for the Student Scholarship Fund!

UA Giving Day starts March 25 at noon and will last 49 hours! We are leveraging this event to raise money for the PWSC Scholarship Fund. Last year, we raised $2,500—here is how we can surpass that this year: PWSC is competing with the other UAA community campuses to unlock an additional $5,000 bonus! Any amount helps—even just $1! The campus with the highest number of donors (not total dollars) wins an additional $5,000 through the Community Campus Funds Competition.

Spring break fun: making kelp pasta and seaweed salad!

The Introduction to Mariculture Methods class traveled to Seward, Alaska, to collaborate with partners at the Alutiq Pride Marine Institute.

PWSC's Archery Club hosts the 12th Annual Vegas in Valdez Archery

The influence of mentorship

Lysette Doran's transition from student to adjunct instructor in the OEC in Marine Services Technology program reflects her dedication and the influence of mentorship. Guided by her instructor, Anthony Gerasch, she completed the Yamaha "Train the Trainer" program in January to enhance her teaching skills in outboard motor maintenance.

The 33rd Annual Valdez Theatre Conference, June 7-14, has announced 2025 VTC Play Lab Selections

Pictured: Jasmine Saxby and Justin Stewart in the 2023 Play Lab reading of Tim Crawford's No Champagne in the Champagne Room.