Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.
Education
Generations Southeast Vocational Training Center Signs Up to Fill Shipyard Workforce
Generations Southeast Vocational Training Center signed a deal with the owner and operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard to promote workforce development.
Alaska Pacific University Pursues Alternative Tribal College Model with Membership Strategy
Designating itself an Alaska Native University emphasizes tribal governance while distancing Alaska Pacific University from federal constraints.
Takeoff Speed: Student Pilots Fly into the Wild Blue
With 1 in 100 Alaskans certified to fly—or six times the national average, per capita—the state has a thriving network of flight schools. What resources are available for those looking to take to the skies?
From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
To the Stars: UAF Planetarium Construction Begins
Work on a two-year UAF planetarium construction project begins as new donor contributions lay groundwork for improved audio/visual features.