September 12th, 1922
Across Alaska, 25 ANSEP Students are Preparing for College and Careers with Paid Internships in the Field
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – This summer 25 of Alaska’s best and brightest are participating in the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s Summer Bridge opportunity, which develops recent high school graduates socially and professionally for college and future STEM careers by placing them in summer internships with ANSEP strategic partners. Over the course of nine weeks, […]
Business leaders Gary and Jane Klopfer donate $1M to UAA College of Business and Public Policy
Gift will provide business students with real-world learning experiences ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) announced Thursday it received a $1 million gift from accounting alumnus and entrepreneur Gary Klopfer, ’81, and his wife Jane Cuddy Klopfer, a celebrated Alaska investment leader. The gift will establish the UAA Student Investment Fund in […]
May 3rd, 1917
From ‘Alternative Facts’ to ‘Alternate Electors’: Stephen Miller Pushes Absurd New Strategy in Face of Trump Loss
“They’re actively attempting a coup. It’s extremely stupid. But that is what it is and it’s beyond troubling.” “As we speak, today, an alternate slate of electors in the contested states is going to vote and we’re going to send those results up to Congress.” That’s what senior White House adviser Stephen Miller said Monday […]
‘Democracy Prevailed,’ Biden Declares After Electoral College Vote
WILMINGTON, DEL. – “In this battle for the soul of America, democracy prevailed,” President-elect Joe Biden said Monday night, shortly after the Electoral College vote that confirmed his presidency. While urging Americans that now is the time “to unite, to heal,” Biden for the first time bluntly condemned attempts by President Donald Trump and his allies […]
Amid Pandemic, Trump Pushes for Schools to Reopen
WHITE HOUSE – Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, especially among younger people, the White House is pressuring schools across the United States to reopen. “We’re very much going to put pressure on governors and everybody else to open the schools, to get them open. It’s very important,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday […]
ANSEP to Host Virtual Acceleration Academy and University Success Commencements
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – To honor the outstanding accomplishments of its 2020 high school and college graduates, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program will host virtual graduation ceremonies this month. The events will air via Facebook Live on ANSEP’s Facebook page. ANSEP will air the graduation for full-time Acceleration Academy students in Anchorage and […]
Alaska Man Who Claimed Loyalty to ISIS and Threatened Attack on Lafayette College Campus Pleads Guilty
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced Monday that Gavin Lee Casdorph, 21, of Anchorage, Alaska, pleaded guilty to one count of willfully making false threats in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(e). United States District Judge Edward G. Smith presided over the guilty plea hearing in Easton via video teleconference. […]