News for Education
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Coca-Cola ScholarsDueSeptember 30, 2025 @ 5 PM EasternApplyHereScholarship: $3 Million(150) @ $20,000 eachRequirementsHigh School SeniorPlanning to pursue degree @ accredited U.S. College/UniversityAttend Scholars Weekend @ Atlanta, GA @ April 23-26, 2026Social MediaInstagramFacebook Alaska’s $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars: FirstLastCityStateHigh SchoolRafaelBitangaKodiakAKKodiak High ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, Members
Alaska Legislators Urge Congressional Delegation to Oppose Federal Cuts to Research and Higher Educa
Friday, September 19, 2025
FAIRBANKS, AK – Today a group of 14 Alaska State Legislators sent a letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Representative Nick Begich (R-AK) urging them to oppose federal funding cuts for research and higher education.
President Trump’s budget request includes billions in cuts for federal agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space ...read more
Categories: Economic, Education, Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
2025 Competitive Awards
Your achievements inspire the next generation of students and show the strength of our community. Together, these scholars were awarded more than $130,000 in endowed scholarships.
$20,000 Special Excellence Annual Scholarship
Kirby McDonald Fund
✨ Easton Snider
$12,000 Special Excellence Annual Scholarship
Roy M. Huhndorf Fund
✨ Kaylee Merrill
$10,000 ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Members, Press Release
Monday, September 15, 2025
What: The Mayor’s Office and Anchorage Community Development Authority will host an information session for community members to learn more about the Municipality’s Microunits for Recovery Residences pilot project. This innovative project will help address Anchorage's need for transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness who are seeking treatment for substance use disorder. The ...read more
Categories: Economic, Events, Press Release, Education, Members
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Anchorage, Alaska — thread, Alaska’s Statewide Child Care Resource and Referral agency, will host its 6th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown. The full-day event will bring together local and national leaders, policymakers, businesses and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Events, Members, Press Release
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC), one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is proud to offer our Indigenous Awareness Workshops (IAWs), designed to foster understanding, collaboration, and respect across cultures.As Alaska’s only statewide living cultural center, ANHC is uniquely positioned to provide immersive, interactive, and customizable training that helps organizations build stronger, ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Economic, Members
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Anchorage, Alaska — August 22, 2025 — The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) has released a mapping and data tool with PolicyMap, a web-based mapping platform designed to give residents, partners, and community organizations easy access to essential statistics about Anchorage.
The map provides a snapshot of general community data, including:
DemographicsIncome & SpendingHousing & ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Members, Press Release
Friday, August 29, 2025
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES “ROUND-UP FOR STAND DOWN” TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY From Sunday, August 31st through Saturday, September 6th, Goodwill stores in Anchorage and Wasilla will host a “Round Up for Stand Down” campaign, giving customers the opportunity to donate or round up their purchases to the nearest dollar in support of Stand Down, Inc. All proceeds raised during this time will help ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Military/Veteran, Press Release
