UAA Alumni Association

Our this week is a double graduate of UAA: Chad Ringler!

Ringler started with a 2001 B.A. in Biological Sciences, then came back in 2014 for his B.S. in Civil Engineering. Today, Chad owns and operates Brewerks, a craft brewery in midtown Anchorage. Brewerks will host our alumni social next Thursday, June 4th, from 5-7 p.m., and we're so excited to meet with graduates and friends at an alumni-owned business! Follow this link to add the event to your calendars: heyor.ca/sFOp9C

Did you decorate your cap for commencement?

We know it's been almost three weeks since commencement, but we can't stop thinking about the beautiful caps we saw! Our grads work so hard to earn their degrees, but a lot of them still take the time to decorate their caps before walking across the stage at commencement. These caps reflect the unique journeys of each graduate. Congrats again to our latest group of graduates!

Bonus points if you can name which building this picture was taken in!

Commencement for nursing graduates in the 70s looked a little bit different than today's commencement ceremonies, but these graduates worked just as hard for their degrees. No matter how long it's been since graduating, we never get tired of celebrating Seawolf alumni!

Join us on our Summer Stroll Series! ☀️🐦🪻

The Office of Alumni & Community Engagement is thrilled to announce a series of summer strolls on the second Friday of each month this summer -- June 12, July 10, and August 14. Add it to your calendar here: heyor.ca/Sqzrt7

Starting at 12 p.m. in the Rasmuson lobby, join our office (and guests like the UAA grounds crew) as we walk across campus and admire it in all of its summer glory. We'll talk about the animals that live on campus, the carefully planned gardens and the type of work that goes into maintaining the flora on campus. Parking is free and light refreshments will be provided!

This Friday is Bike to Work Day!

Come see us bright and early from 7 to 9 a.m. on the corner of Alumni and Providence Drive. We have lots of goodies to hand out and we can't wait to see your smiling faces. See you on Friday!

🚲 Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 15! We'll be at the corner of Providence Drive and Alumni Drive from 7–9 a.m., serving up a little something for everyone:

🍞🧈 Great Harvest Bread Co. Anchorage, AK bread and butter station
🍪 Subway cookies
🧃 Powerade and Body Armour to keep you hydrated
🔧🧰 Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage pop-up maintenance station
💚💛 UAA swag and other fun goodies

Plus, don’t miss the chance to connect with Anchorage People Mover and find out how you can make your commute even smoother. Learn about the U-Pass, grab some swag and test out the bike racks mounted on the buses.

We're looking for Seawolves interested in joining our board!

All interested alumni can apply here: heyor.ca/Oyse6d

Our board members are invaluable representatives for the university, volunteering their time and talent for a wide array of events and community engagement opportunities. They shape the vision and strategy of our Alumni Association, all the while advocating for the university on a regional, state and federal level.

What kind of impact does the University of Alaska (UA) system really have on the community? We're so glad you asked!

In short, the UA system has been training students to enter Alaska's workforce in essential fields like health care, skilled trades, education and public service for decades. A 2025 report showed that 82.2% of UA graduates were employed in Alaska within one year of graduating, showing that many of our graduates are choosing to stay in state to put their valuable skills to use. Supporting the UA system means supporting Alaska's worforce. Read more here: heyor.ca/huLnzE

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!!! Look at these proud new alumni!

We had SO much fun helping with commencement this weekend, and we never get tired of absorbing the excitement of these hardworking graduates. Before walking across the stage, they had the chance to mingle with Alumni Association board members, nibble on delicious snacks, and take photos against our UAA backdrop.

Welcome to the Alumni Hall of Fame, Dan!!

Dan is on the board of directors for the UAA Alumni Association and heads our engagement committee, keeping our alumni involved with their alma mater even after they graduate. Congratulations again, Dan! 🥳

Daniel C. Hart’s journey started at UAA and grew into leading major engineering operations across Alaska and Hawaii. From delivering critical infrastructure projects to mentoring the next generation of engineers, his impact is felt across communities and classrooms alike.

We’re proud to welcome him into the UAA College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame.