Below zero. Still learning.
Tents in the snow, trees standing silent, a single light glowing in the dark. This is where Outdoor Leadership begins.
PWSC News
From TikTok to Alaska: Tyler’s Journey
From a chance social media discovery to a clear professional mission, Tyler Alink’s story is a powerful reminder that the right fit makes all the difference. Whether he’s on the peninsula or in the classroom, he’s moving forward with confidence and a clear vision for his future in the Great Outdoors.
Charting the Course: Outdoor Leadership Students Prepare for Their Capstone Journey
Outdoor Leadership students kicked off planning for their capstone kayaking expedition—an ambitious sea journey from Valdez to Whittier that brings together years of skill-building, leadership training, and real-world adventure.
Project Spotlight: Melissa Uselman – Developing Data Nuggets for Alaskan Mariculture
Dr. Melissa Uselman (Kjelvik) is leading an innovative EPSCoR-funded project that transforms Alaska mariculture research into interactive “Data Nuggets,” giving students hands-on opportunities to work with real scientific data and local stories.
PWSC Graduate Spotlight: Hannah Bogdan
We’re proud to celebrate PWSC graduate Hannah Bogdan, who has been accepted into the highly competitive Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) — an NSF-supported program focused on Arctic research and innovation.
From Boardrooms to Backcountry
Meet Maja Brocka, an international student from Poland who traded a traditional career path for something that felt more right—studying Outdoor Leadership at Prince William Sound College.