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Enrollment Services opening late on Aug. 23

Enrollment Services will open late, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 for an all-staff event.

Road Closure Thursday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 23

From Thursday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 23, the intersections of West Campus Drive, Seawolf Drive, Mallard Drive and Career Center Drive will be closed due to Chugach Electric performing utility trenching and repaving these roadways.

New Tribal SSBCI business program launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC

Alaska Native welcomes on the entrance of UAA's Student Union.

A new program led by UAA's Alaska Small Business Development Center will deploy over $83 million in federal funds to drive private sector investments into rural and Alaska Native-owned businesses across the state. By bringing together 125 of Alaska’s federally recognized tribes to create the largest tribal consortium in the nation, the program will provide critical financial resources for Alaska’s small businesses and help foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Michele Yatchmeneff discusses engaging Alaska Native students in STEM on NSF podcast

Michele Yatchmeneff, associate professor of civil engineering and executive director for Alaska Native Education and Outreach at UAA

Michele Yatchmeneff, associate professor of civil engineering and executive director for Alaska Native Education and Outreach at UAA, recently joined NSF's Discovery Files podcast to discuss her background, the importance of belonging and engaging Alaska Native students in STEM fields.

Staff Alliance offers Fall 2024 semester fee support

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 fall semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

Parking Permit Fees - Did you know?

The Early Bird Parking Permit Special is still available now through Aug. 25, 2024! Did you know your parking permit fees go to support:

Information Technology Services August Training Schedule

The UAA IT Technical Support Center (TSC) staff will be attending a training class for the dates of Aug. 5-9, 2024.

Office of the Bursar Closed Aug. 7-8

The UAA Office of the Bursar will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday Aug. 8 for staff training. Staff will check emails periodically throughout the day to respond to student inquiries.

Admissions Hiring New Admissions Counselor

UAA Admissions is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual to serve as admissions counselor. An ideal candidate will have an affinity for UAA and for higher education.

UAA's aviation program awarded $50,000 in scholarships from Atlas Air Worldwide

Atlas Air CEO Michael Steen tours the flight line with UAA Piloting and Aviation Management professor Cassie Martin and Chief Strategic Gifts Officer Jennifer Motes as he visits UAA's Aviation Technology Center and announces that Atlas Air will award $50,000 in scholarships to the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Atlas' $50,000 donation to UAA will fund seven scholarships to help offset education costs for students pursuing careers in the aviation industry. The needs-based scholarships will help expand opportunities for students while addressing critical workforce shortages.
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