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Assistant professors with a focus on veteran and military member well-being in the School of Social Work would like to know about your experiences and what services you would find helpful to have on campus so they can better understand your needs on campus. In order to help, you can take a 15-minute survey and receive a $5 gift card.

Dr. Cheryl Siemers will serve as the new director of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC). Siemers currently serves as assistant director of academic affairs at KPC. She formerly served as director of advancement and academic dean at neighboring institution Alaska Christian College.

Proper nutrition is essential to athletic performance, but with all the conflicting information and advice out there, it’s hard to know what’s right. It can be even more of a challenge without the foundational knowledge, tools, and support to help you succeed.

Congratulations, Class of 2021! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments at the virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 2, and the Virtual Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony on May 1.

The UAA Chancellor Search Committee has completed its first review of candidates for the next UAA chancellor. The committee evaluated numerous applications from a diverse and highly-qualified pool, and will meet with many of the candidates to learn more about them.

Dear UAA Community: The change of seasons has always been one of the many highlights about living in Alaska, and I look forward to the return of spring to our campuses.

The UAA/APU Books of the Year (BOY) program is proud to collaborate with Senior Seminar art students on this exhibit entitled “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear: Rising Resilience.” The BOY program brings faculty, staff, and community members together to understand common themes, serves as the catalyst for discussions of larger issues, and provides creative venues for people to express their interpretations of those issues in different ways.

Howl Days registration is now open for summer 2021! The New Student Orientation office is excited to continue to offer virtual options for new students, but with additions from last year!

We kindly request your feedback on the draft of UAA’s Mid-Cycle Evaluation report. Feedback from all UAA faculty, staff and students is welcome! The report and a feedback survey are available on UAA’s Institutional Accreditation website. A complete proof including additional formatting will be completed at a later point, so we are not asking for proofreading or wordsmithing at this time. Please see the context and questions below.

Students in the Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation will be giving back to their peers by leading several wellness breaks for students this Spring 2021 semester focused on mental health. Join these quick 30-minute Zoom activities between your classes, on your lunch break, or some time throughout your day to help you de-stress, relax, stay grounded, and re-focus. These wellness breaks are also a great way to stay connected to your peers and the UAA student community. Now more than ever we are realizing the importance of self-care, mental wellness, and staying socially connected to others. You are not alone. We are all in this together so let's come together in the best way we can to "stay wellthy."