Alaska Pacific University

10/07/2026

APU’s first Elder’s Tea of the season brought students, Elders and community members together for food, conversation, and connection.

This gathering was held on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Elder Wilson Justin shared thoughtful reflections on the history and lasting impacts of boarding schools, raising awareness about the importance of remembering, honoring and learning from the experiences of those affected by residential schools. We are grateful to Elder Wilson for sharing his perspective and to the greater community for coming together in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

To learn more about Orange Shirt Day and Every Child Matters, visit https://ow.ly/TABP50ZU9A8

Our next Elders' Tea is October 28th. We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

Find Your Path: Marine & Environmental Sciences 🌊

Study Alaska’s ecosystems through hands-on, place-based learning and internships that connect you with professionals in the field. Build experience, make connections, and gain opportunities that can lead to a career after graduation.

Explore the program: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/academics/marine-environmental-sciences/

10/02/2026

A few days after Fat Bear Week wrapped up, here’s a pretty amazing reminder that there’s much more to Alaska’s brown bears than their impressive size. 🐻

APU graduate student and researcher Beth Rosenberg is the co-author of a new study developing AI technology that can identify individual brown bears in the wild, even as their appearance changes throughout the year. The technology could help researchers better understand bear behavior, populations and movement without relying on collars, tags or other invasive methods.

Rosenberg and researchers at EPFL trained the system using more than 72,000 images of 109 individual brown bears from Alaska’s McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. Enjoy this video of a bear chasing salmon from this summer!

From Fat Bear Week champions to cutting-edge wildlife research, Alaska’s bears are giving us plenty to learn from. 🐻

Read more about Rosenberg’s research in Smithsonian Magazine: https://ow.ly/GPaa50ZU9IR

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Join us at Alaska Pacific University for a special evening celebrating the legacy of Joseph Senungetuk and the power of Alaska literature. 📚

Poet Joan Naviyuk Kane will read from her work during the Joseph Senungetuk Memorial Reading on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in APU’s Carr-Gottstein Lecture Hall.

Kane, an Iñupiaq poet and author of more than a dozen books and chapbooks, will share her poetry as part of Alaska Book Week.

📍 Carr-Gottstein Lecture Hall, Alaska Pacific University
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 3
⏰ 7 p.m.

Learn more and join us for an evening of poetry, storytelling and celebration of Alaska’s literary community.

10/01/2026

Join Alaska Pacific University for our Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration! 🧡

Come celebrate with Alaska Native dance groups, enjoy salmon head and moose soup, and connect with local arts, services and vendors.

📅 Monday, Oct. 12
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Moseley Sports Center, APU
4400 University Drive

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there.

09/30/2026

From 4 apprentice teachers to 14 and counting! 🎓🍎

This fall, APU’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program brought apprentice teachers together for an intensive week of learning, collaboration and hands-on training, alongside experienced educators participating in joint expert teacher training.

What started with just four students has grown into a statewide community of 14 apprentice teachers representing communities from across Alaska, including Wales, Gambell, Unalakleet, Hooper Bay, Mountain Village, Scammon Bay, Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiachak, and Kake.

Through APU’s Community & Place-Based Education programs, aspiring teachers are preparing to bring their knowledge, experiences and connections back to the students and communities they call home -- all without leaving it!

Learn more about the program here: https://ow.ly/TMIS50ZSSoc

We’re proud to support the next generation of Alaska educators! 💙💛

09/28/2026

Find Your Path: Counseling Psychology

Build the skills to support others while pursuing your degree on a schedule that works for you. APU’s Counseling Psychology programs offer flexible course delivery, part-time options, credit for prior learning, and applied field experiences that support career readiness.

Explore the program: https://ow.ly/3o4B50ZAG26

09/25/2026

🎸🔥 What a night! APU’s Fall Block Party brought the campus community together for live music, good vibes and a little prehistoric fun. 🦖🎶

Hosted by the Hoarse Club, Campus Life and Outdoor Programs, the event featured performances from Swingset, Leaver and Weathermore at the APU Underground Rock Wall.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a night to remember!

📸 Photos by Haley Kleiber