by Greg Lincoln
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2023 college grads during its 101st commencement ceremony on May 6 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. UAF compiled the list of Yukon-Kuskokwim region graduates, the following local students earned degrees:
Ethan Andrew of Tuntutuliak – Associate of Arts, General Program
Monalisa Andrews of Emmonak – Associate of Arts, General Program
Katie Anthony of Nightmute – Bachelor of Applied Management
Tamara Ayapan of Kwethluk – Certificate, Community Health
Florencia Barrera of Bethel – Certificate, Rural Human Services
Jessica Bartman of Manokotak – Master of Education, Education
Stacy Brottem of Grayling – Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education
Libby Burton of Dillingham – Associate of Applied Science, Applied Business
Canaar Chanar of Toksook Bay – Bachelor of Arts, Rural Development
Haley Chartier-Hanson of Bethel – Master of Arts, Rural Development
Twila Chayalkun of Chevak – Graduate Licensure Program, Elementary Education
Craig Chythlook of Dillingham – Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Jordanna David of Akiachak – Certificate, Applied Business Management
Jenny Demantle of Tuluksak – Certificate, Rural Human Services
Sheila Evan of Goodnews Bay – Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Marie Friday of Tuntutuliak – Certificate, Pre-Nursing Qualifications
Fritz Gunlik of Kipnuk – Certificate, Tribal Management
Marissa Gutierrez-Powers of Bethel – Graduate Licensure Program, Elementary Education
Will Hartman of Bethel – Bachelor of Applied Management
Diane Hlasny of Bethel – Associate of Applied Science, Human Services
Cynthia Hoffer of Bethel – Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Theresa Hooper of Tununak – Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Certificate, Information Technology Specialist
Logan Ito of Dillingham – Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Nicholai Joekay of Bethel – Bachelor of Arts, Rural Development
Rita Joekay of Bethel – Associate of Arts, General Program
Natalia Kitsick of Kotlik – Bachelor of Arts, Child Development and Family Studies; Associate of Arts, General Program
Fannmarie Kohuk of Togiak – Certificate, Health Care Reimbursement
Bradley Lake of Hooper Bay – Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Lewis Martin of Kwigillingok – Associate of Arts, General Program
Ambyr Miller of Bethel – Master of Security and Disaster Management
Shaun Morgan of Kalskag – Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Catherine Moses of Toksook Bay – Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies
Sarah Peterson of Mountain Village – Associate of Applied Science, Human Services; Certificate, Rural Human Services
Sally Samson of Bethel – Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies
Peri Sanders of Bethel – Master of Arts, Indigenous Studies
Elaine Savetilik of Kotlik – Associate of Arts, General Program
Veronica Simons of Toksook Bay – Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Certificate, Local Knowledge Educator
Xavier Slats of Akiachak – Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Thomasina Tall of Chevak – Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Ryan Tefft of Nunapitchuk – Master of Education, Education
Bertha Therchik of Toksook Bay – Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Celeste Washington of Saint Michael – Certificate, Rural Human Services
Roberta Waska of Emmonak – Associate of Applied Science, Human Services; Certificate, Rural Human Services
Holly Williams of Scammon Bay – Master of Education, Education
Shawna Williams of Akiak – Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Anna Wiseman of Toksook Bay – Certificate, Rural Human Services
Jeremy Woods of Marshall – Certificate, Community Health
The university’s first commencement took place in 1923 when the sole graduate, John Sexton Shanly, received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. This year, UAF conferred approximately 1029 degrees on 956 students. Some students received more than one degree. The ceremony included graduates from summer and fall 2022 and spring 2023.
