The Doyon Foundation journey doesn’t end with graduation! We are so proud of our alumni, the amazing places they have gone on to, the achievements they are making, and the positive differences they are having in their communities. Each month, we feature an update on one of our alumni. This month, we are pleased to highlight Matt Calhoun.

Schools: University of Alaska Anchorage (bachelor’s degree), University of Colorado at Boulder (master’s degree), University of Alaska Fairbanks (PhD)

Degree: Civil engineering

Years graduated: 2002 (bachelor’s), 2010 (master’s), 2015 (PhD)

What are you doing now? Matt is an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage and senior director at the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP).

Anything else you would like to share? Matt lives in Palmer on a farm with his family. He also serves on the Doyon Foundation board of directors.

Are you a former Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient who has graduated? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to scholarships@doyon.com or 907.459.2049.