Journalism and Public Communications at UAA

Professor Elizabeth Arnold received two outstanding honors in just the past couple of weeks. She was awarded the First Amendment Award by the Alaska Press Club. Then, Professor Arnold was selected for induction into one of the nation’s oldest and most esteemed learned societies, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations on these well-deserved honors.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Did you know that Professor Elizabeth Arnold is teaching JPC A490 Political Campaigns and Media in fall 2026? Timely! It's a hybrid class. CRN 75003.

How to Register | Students | University of Alaska Anchorage Step by step information about how to register for classes.

UAA Journalism and Public Communications students at the Best of the Pacific Northwest Journalism Symposium.

Congratulations to Janie Ma and Jonathon Taylor on being named to the Top 40 Under 40 by the Alaska Journal of Commerce. Janie has a bachelor of arts in Journalism and Public Communications and Jonathon has a minor in JPC. We're happy to see you thrive.

2026 Alaska Top Forty Under 40 announced The Top Forty Under 40 recognizes an extraordinary group of young professionals whose leadership, drive and community commitment are helping shape Alaska’s future.

Did you see this great story about a UAA alum doing great things? It's Josef Rutz, class of 2017.

Called to connect: Alumnus builds homeless advocacy nonprofit focused on friendship Through his nonprofit Urban Hearts, journalism and public communications alumnus Josef Rutz is redefining homelessness outreach in Anchorage by prioritizing human connection alongside essential services.

A huge thank you to everyone who gave during Giving Day 2026! Every donation makes a big difference to students. Onward and upward!

We need three more donors to unlock $1,000 for the Excellence in Journalism and Public Communications fund. Help if you can. You can donate any amount that you can.

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Give to the Excellence in Journalism and Public Communications fund to help us support student success. https://givingday.alaska.edu/giving-day/112584/donate?des=759499&dept=112618

Today is the beginning of 49 hours of UAA Giving Day 2026. Did you know you can directly help JPC. A gift helps us continue our awesome community engagement projects, high-impact teaching practices, and gives students a sense of meaning and excitement about their professional aspirations. Making a donation is an easy way to provide vital support to a program or area you love at UAA.

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