UAA Property Management and Real Estate Club

We are excited to announce Catey Habberstad as the April WPM+RE Movers & Shakers Spotlight! A junior in UAA's Weidner Property Management and Real Estate Program, Catey is already interning at the Alaska Mental Health Land Trust, serving as a UAA Senator, and planning a summer 2026 study abroad in London. Oh, and she's received over $5,000 in scholarships along the way.

Read her full Movers & Shakers feature below to see how she became interested in real estate and what drives her forward!

Join us in celebrating Jenna Whisenhunt, the March Movers & Shakers Spotlight! Jenna has not only excelled academically, repeatedly earning Chancellor’s List honors, but has also been recognized with major awards including:
🏆 $1,000 Weidner Award
🏆 Dean’s Competitive Administrative Scholarship
🏆 Lawrence Bayer Business Administration Scholarship

Jenna has immersed herself fully in the program community through events like Speed Networking Night and REAL Connections, and she’s already building an impressive professional foundation as a Property Manager Assistant at Western Commercial Properties.

Whether she’s analyzing financial changes, supporting tenants, or skiing and fly fishing across Alaska, Jenna brings passion, drive, and authenticity to everything she does. And with graduation just around the corner, she’s gearing up to earn her real estate license and launch a career in commercial property management.

Read more about Jenna’s journey and see what’s possible for students in the WPM+RE Program.

We are excited to welcome Rayna Darbonne, MIT & SIT Program Director for Weidner Apartment Homes to campus next week for our monthly WHEELHOUSE Speaker Series. In addition to sharing information about internship and manager-in-training (MIT) opportunities, Rayna will be discussing best practices for resumes, interviews, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruiting process! I am excited to hear what she has to say!

Join us in celebrating Morgan Grant, our February Movers & Shakers student spotlight! A senior in UAA’s Weidner Property Management and Real Estate (WPM+RE) Program—and a long jumper on UAA’s Track & Field team—Morgan exemplifies balance, commitment, and the confidence to pursue new opportunities.

In his full spotlight article, you’ll learn more about Morgan’s journey into the program, his $2,000 travel award to attend an industry conference in Las Vegas, and his forward‑looking vision of using real estate as a pathway to long‑term financial freedom.

We’re proud to recognize Morgan’s achievements and can’t wait to see where his path leads next.

Join me in congratulating, Mia Cooley, the February Movers & Shakers spotlight! A senior in UAA’s Weidner Property Management & Real Estate (WPM+RE) Program, Mia's academic drive and professional growth exemplify what this program is all about.

After discovering her passion for real estate at the REM+I Workshop, she quickly distinguished herself—earning multiple academic awards, including the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Award, and excelling in internships that led to continued employment.

Graduating this spring, Mia’s story highlights the power of practical education, strong mentorship, and industry connections.

Read Mia’s full story below!

The WPM+RE Program is excited to welcome alumnus, Lucas Adams, back to campus as our January WHEELHOUSE Speaker!

The holidays are over, but the celebration continues! Help us to congratulate, Jericho Braga, the WPM+RE Program's December student spotlight! Originally from Kodiak, AK, Jericho found the program as a freshman and has flourished, including financial awards, travel awards to industry conferences in Indianapolis and Las Vegas, and being selected as a WPM+RE Student Ambassador! Read his story below for a daily dose of inspiration!

Congratulations to Gracie Edgerton, the WPM+RE Program's November student spotlight! A Wasilla native, Gracie has excelled academically, earning multiple scholarships and awards, including a travel award to attend IREM's PropertyCon in Boston, MA. Gracie is currently working as real estate appraisal trainee while completing the final year of her undergraduate degree.

Help us congratulate Gracie, and read her full story in the in the article below!

We’re thrilled to spotlight Sandor Brown as our WPM+RE Advisory Board Member for the fall semester! Sandor brings a wealth of experience from his role at the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, where he focuses on training, development, and internship programs that empower professionals and strengthen the housing industry. His dedication to mentorship and creating opportunities for students and emerging leaders has been invaluable to our program over the past seven years of his involvement. Join us in celebrating Sandor’s contributions and commitment to shaping the future of real estate and property management education!

View the article here: https://mailchi.mp/928bacf36ad0/sandor_brown

Meet Blaze Williams, our October Movers & Shakers student spotlight and a lifelong Alaskan with a passion for real estate, community, and hands-on learning. From flipping homes with her family to interning at AHFC, Blaze brings energy, experience, and insight to everything she does.

She’s double-majoring in Marketing and Management, active in Phi Theta Kappa, and even dreams of opening her own mechanic/hobby shop. Her advice to fellow students? “Show up, show your dedication, and be excited!”

Read more about Blaze’s journey and impact in the full article below.