UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
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From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
October 07, 2019
If you purchase a Coca-Cola product anywhere in the Last Frontier, it’s a good bet that natural sciences alumna and director of sales for the Odom Corporation in Alaska Lessie Kincaid helped get it in your hand.
September 30, 2019
Each fall, the UAA Alumni Association celebrates three Alumni of Distinction for their contributions to their chosen fields and community. This year's honorees are Alumni of Achievement Jacki Holzman, Alumni Humanitarian Angelia Trujillo and Alumni Emerging Leader Vanessa Norman.
2019 Alumni Emerging Leader Vanessa Norman is an attorney with a specialization on assisting Alaska Native corporations with general corporate matters, living up to a long family legacy of working toward the betterment of Alaska Native people.
2019 Alumni Humanitarian Angelia Trujillo has become forensic nursing leader in Alaska, advocating and supporting patients as a women’s health nurse practitioner, and educating the community by establishing the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy.
2019 Alumni of Achievement Jacki Holzman is the deputy regional administrator for the Alaska region of the Federal Aviation Administration. Her position is the culmination of a 27-year career with the FAA and keeps the organization afloat by connecting its various operations and stakeholders to address aviation safety.
September 17, 2019
‘Tis the season to finally dig up the skis and start thinking about hitting the trails, unless you’re Jenna DiFolco who’s been preparing for the yet-to-arrive ski season all summer.
September 16, 2019
Abigail Brown, clinical psychology student and former Marine, took a chance on an unexpected opportunity to intern for Alaska U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan this summer, and learned that there’s a lot more cooperation in D.C. than what’s portrayed in the media.
September 10, 2019
For Alaska engineering firm PND Engineers Inc., hiring local UAA College of Engineering graduates is beneficial not just for their company's immediate needs, but in the long term as well.