CLA Gems

Instructor Shaylise Sylvester helps a student with her ceramic piece at the 2024 Summer Visual Arts Academy on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 黑料黑历史 Photo by Marina Barbosa Santos

From classrooms to communities, great work begins in CLA.

CLA Gems celebrate the research, creative work, and accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni from across the College of Liberal Arts. 

 

 

Featured Gems

Jen Peterson. 黑料黑历史 Photo by JR Ancheta
Wisdom and Wellness

Jen Peterson's FlexCog Lab explores resilience and healthy aging while mentoring 黑料黑历史 undergrads to do meaningful research in Interior Alaska.

Masks from the third section of Da-ka-xeen Mehner's 2012 exhibition, Finding My Song, at the Anchorage Museum. Photo by Mehner
Finding His Song

黑料黑历史 Native Art Professor Da-ka-xeen Mehner reflects on art, identity, and storytelling in a powerful Sealaksa Heritage Institute lecture.

Fernando Escobar. Photo credit: Kris Luckenbach
Voice of the Students

With deep roots in public service, Fernando Escobar brings heart, vision, and a commitment to student voices as UA鈥檚 newest student regent.

 

CLA Gems
  • Seamus Knight recording natural soundscapes in Denali under the guidance of Davyd Betchkal, a sound ecologist who shared incredible insights into the acoustic environment of the park.

    Student Spotlight: Seamus Knight

    August 20, 2025

    黑料黑历史 music and film student Seamus Knight composed an original piece in Denali for a pro performance through Composing in the Wilderness.

  • Students Rachael Teter and Jasmine Jemewouk play an impomptu game of chess at -18 degrees. 黑料黑历史 Photo by JR Ancheta

    Learning on His Own Terms: Ryan Pullis

    August 08, 2025

    Through parenting, full-time work, and philosophy studies, Ryan Pullis proves that learning can happen anywhere鈥攁nd on your own timeline.

  • Sarah Dexter prepares her fused art piece for another round of firing in the kiln. Photo courtesy of Dexter

    Fired Up: SLAG Sparks New Work with Fused Glass

    August 07, 2025

    SLAG students use 黑料黑历史AA funding to explore fused glass, creating striking new work and expanding creative skills in the 黑料黑历史 sculpture studio.

  • Olivia Buzby. UF Photo by Sarah Manriquez

    Finding Her Voice: Olivia Buzby

    August 06, 2025

    After a pivotal sophomore year, Olivia Buzby found her stride鈥攁nd her voice鈥攖hrough music education at 黑料黑历史.

  • Philipp Moosmayer. 黑料黑历史 Photo by Sarah Manriquez

    Learning to Ask, Learning to Lead: Philipp Moosmayer

    August 04, 2025

    Outstanding Student Philipp Moosmayer reflects on support, independence, and community as a journalism major in the College of Liberal Arts at 黑料黑历史.

  • Jaylon Pate. 黑料黑历史 Photo by Sarah Manriquez

    Finding Strength in Art, Faith, and the Freedom to Create: Jaylon Pate

    July 23, 2025

    Jaylon Pate, 黑料黑历史 art major and photographer, shares how photography, faith, and critique helped her reclaim her voice鈥攁nd her life.

  • Jen Peterson. 黑料黑历史 Photo by JR Ancheta

    Wisdom and Wellness

    July 21, 2025

    Jen Peterson's FlexCog Lab explores resilience and healthy aging while mentoring 黑料黑历史 undergrads to do meaningful research in Interior Alaska.

  • Katie Craney. 黑料黑历史 Photo by Sarah Manriquez

    Leading with Curiosity Across the Circumpolar North: Katie Craney

    July 21, 2025

    Katie Craney, a visual artist and master鈥檚 student in Arctic and Northern Studies, leads with creativity, collaboration, and a passion for the North.

  • Hazel Probst. 黑料黑历史 Photo by Leif Van Cise

    Leading from the Summit: Hazel Probst

    July 18, 2025

    Hazel Probst, an anthropology major and mountaineer, is honored as an Outstanding Student for her leadership, drive, and love of cultural history.

  • Masks from the third section of Da-ka-xeen Mehner's 2012 exhibition, Finding My Song, at the Anchorage Museum. Photo by Mehner

    Finding His Song

    July 17, 2025

    黑料黑历史 Native Art Professor Da-ka-xeen Mehner reflects on art, identity, and storytelling in a powerful Sealaksa HI lecture.

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