Letter: Alaska needs a world-class university
In reading the recent ADN commentaries by Charles Wohlforth, I realized how many dreams were destroyed by lack of vision in this state concerning t...
In reading the recent ADN commentaries by Charles Wohlforth, I realized how many dreams were destroyed by lack of vision in this state concerning the University of Alaska. The most significant losses were the opportunity to develop intellectual and economic opportunity and ultimately to help the state grow and retain many more talented students in the community.The impact of educational institutions on development and continued vision is very clear, as demonstrated by urban institutions such as the University of Washington, which is a major driver of economic growth, creating prosperity and innovation in communities throughout Washington state.