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Know an inspiring ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ alum? Honor their legacy for our 100th year. ÃÛèÖÊÓƵAA is accepting 2027 Distinguished Alumnus and William R. Cashen Service Award nominations. Submit your favorite Nanook by November 27, 2026!

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Celebrating our Alumni

Col. Russ Vander Lugt ‘10, ‘23, ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ’s incoming chancellor, shows Interim Chancellor Larry Hinzman ‘90 a helicopter at Vander Lugt’s change-of-command ceremony at Fort Wainwright in June 2026. Photo courtesy Larry HInzman.
From Nanook to chancellor: A leadership tradition

Ambassador Mike Sfraga ’84, ’97, Interim Chancellor Larry Hinzman ’90 and incoming Chancellor Col. Russ Vander Lugt ‘10, ‘23

John Davies '70, '75
2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award

John Davies ‘70, ‘75

Bruce Cech
2026 William R. Cashen Service Award

Bruce Cech

 

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Read about new leadership at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ’s university, the digitization and preservation of historic broadcast materials from KUAC TV at the Library of Congress, an annual science conference reviewing the causes and impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong, alumni award recipients Bruce Cech and John Davies, a hands-on approach to philanthropy during Giving Day, a season of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ athletic success led by Rosie Fordham and fellow skiers, and more.