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UAA achieves Tree Campus recognition for 12th consecutive year

The Chugach Mountains seen from the west end of the UAA campus. (Photo by James Evans / UAA)

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.

Upgraded: UAA’s new safety app is full of cutting-edge features

Hand holding mobile phone with Rave Guardian app open on screen

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.

Alaska Space Grant awarded to engineering alumnus to study Arctic corrosion

Tyler Cushman

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.

Honoring UAA’s diverse communities kicks off with Latinx Heritage Month

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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.

Podcast: Gymnastics alumni and coaches campaign to Save UAA Gymnastics

Marie-Sophie Boggasch and Kendra Daniels

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.

Community and university resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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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.

Arctic expedition

USCG Healy Icebreaker

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.

Fast Track Certificates 2.0

Automotive Technology student Mallory Hanna works on a brake assembly during instructor Randal Smith's brake systems (ADT A150) course in UAA's Automotive and Diesel Technology Building. (Photo by James Evans / UAA)

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.

Slideshow: UAA Day at the Alaska State Fair

Seawolf gymnastics team members Jessica Johnson, Kylie Reese, Silje Hildebrand, Emily Walker and Rachel Decious enjoy UAA Day at the Alaska State Fair.

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.

UAA hockey team reinstated

Save Seawolf Hockey founder Kathie Bethard, UAA Director of Athletics Greg Myford, UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell and Seawolf hockey alumnus Jim Mayes.

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.

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