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.
Tag: Alaska Pacific University
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.
Worn but not Worn Out
Resale shopping is popular with all walks of life, not just bargain hunters. Learn about sustainable fashion at consignment clothing stores.
Mental Health in the Alaska Workforce
Farah Greene-Palmer and Lincoln Garrick show how positive mental health among employees plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity, retention, and overall success.
Mentorship: The Shoulders of Giants
Guest author Lincoln Garrick shares insights on mentorship in Alaska: how-to, best practices, what to avoid, and resources.
Second Chance at Success
Convicts face challenges long after incarceration ends, not the least of which is finding gainful employment. Guest author Lincoln Garrick explores the potential in giving a second chance to Alaskans with a criminal record.
NASA Awards APU $5M for a Microplastics Research and Education Center
Alaska Pacific University gets nearly $5 million from NASA to build a Microplastics Research and Education Center.
APU Hires Chief Advancement Officer
Alaska Pacific University hired media veteran Allison Knox as Chief Advancement Officer, responsible for fundraising strategy, alumni relations, and major gifts.
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for Microplastics on Denali
UAF engineering students Matthew Crisafi-Lurtsema and Roger Jaramillo are climbing Denali this month to learn if microplastic pollution has spread to the highest point in North America.
Alaska Pacific University to Partner with Indigenous Communities Through New Center
Researchers from APU will be partners in a $30 million grant from the NSF Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science.