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.
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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.
April 23, 2019
Social work alumna Rebecca Barker is Anchorage’s first community resource coordinator. Based in the Loussac Library, she’s part of a growing movement that includes more than 50 social work programs in libraries across the country.
Alumnus Kohl Keil, B.S. Mechanical Engineering '18, is packing his bags and heading to Germany as the 12th UAA student to receive the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
Taking a page from the book of Bill Nye and Ms. Frizzle, chemistry professor Toshia Wrenn is a big believer in spreading science literacy through fun, hands-on outreach.
April 02, 2019
Even though the ground briefly tried to tear itself apart on Nov. 30, 2018, UAA’s community of alumni, faculty and staff volunteered from near and far to pick up the pieces.
From teaching in rural Alaska to helping establish the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in the country's most diverse neighborhood, education alumna Danielle Riha has made an impact infusing core curriculum with traditional Alaska Native values.
March 26, 2019
Reliving a low point in front of a crowd sounds like punishment, but for theater major Taran Haynes, it’s more cathartic. It helps that he’s performing alongside his mentor and friend, theater professor Brian Cook.
March 20, 2019
For 14 years, Geology Club secretary Gabrielle Bejarano has pursued her goal of a college degree. But she hasn't let her busy life as a mother and military spouse keep her from making the most of UAA.
March 11, 2019
Where disaster goes, journalism alumnus Jeremy Zidek follows. As the public information officer for Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, you can count on him for information in times of emergency.
March 05, 2019
As the go-to agency for Alaska’s resource industries, MSI Communications relies on UAA alumni for their intuitive understanding of the state, including company founder and president Laurie Fagnani.