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.
September 22, 2021
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized UAA as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
September 21, 2021
With September designated as National Safety Month, University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department Chief Jeff Earle reminds students, faculty and staff to download the Rave Guardian App to their smartphone and offers tips for having a happy, healthy and safe fall semester.
September 20, 2021
Tyler Cushman’s graduate research will study a process known as atmospheric corrosion in cold climates through a collaboration with NASA and is expected to have wider benefits for Alaska’s infrastructure.
September 15, 2021
Kicking off the university’s heritage month celebrations is Latinx Heritage Month, an event that offers virtual and in-person events from lectures and discussions to trivia and art.
September 13, 2021
UAA alumni and Seawolf gymnastics coaches Marie-Sophie Boggasch and Kendra Daniels talk about achieving reinstatement for this season, the work ahead and their journeys from performing to coaching gymnastics.
Take action and learn the skills to recognize warning signs that someone may be at risk for suicide and what you can do to help someone who may be in crisis.
September 08, 2021
As the Arctic continues to experience changes due to climate change, Jeffery Welker, professor in UAA’s Department of Biological Sciences, is helping lead an international research team aboard the U.S. Coast Guard’s Healy Icebreaker to document and study the dramatic transformation.
Last fall, UAA announced its Fast Track Certificate program. This year, the Municipality of Anchorage has collaborated with the university with a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act grant that broadens the scope of the Fast Track program.
September 07, 2021
Friday, Sept. 3 was UAA Day at the Alaska State Fair. From green and gold flair to giant pumpkins, take a look at our slideshow highlighting the best moments.
August 31, 2021
The Seawolf hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark, resulting in the D-I team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. The current total raised behind the Save Seawolf Hockey effort is more than $3.1 million, assuring hockey’s future in Seawolf Nation.