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.
December 11, 2013
Nontraditional students can get help with tuition, thanks to a UAA professor emerita's new scholarship option.
December 04, 2013
Read about UAA alumna Melissa Howard, a Palmer assistant district attorney who prosecutes felonies at work but coddles (and costumes) pugs at home.
Anthropology student Kyle Demientieff-Worl beams when he talks about his passions: Alaska Native languages and culture. Read more about this young leader, who was honored with the Roger Lang Youth Leadership Award at the 2013 AFN Conference.
November 27, 2013
Meet JT Torres, a Cuban-American who came to Alaska in August. This semester he's teaching a combination of writing classes through UAA's Learning Resources Center. Find out how this sun-soaked Floridian is adjusting to life in snowy Alaska.
This year's Mr. UAA clinched the competition when he debuted his talent: solving a Rubik's Cube that had been scrambled by the audience. A robotics mentor and competitor, Dustin is double majoring in electrical and computer systems engineering.
November 20, 2013
You may recognize this alum as Huck Finn from the current Mainstage Theater production of 'Big River.' Caleb learned a little of everything in pursuit of his theater degree. Go on, ask him to build you something or write you a song.
Mike's endurance as a high school runner in Chevak earned him a place in college. His endurance as a college student in Anchorage earns him respect. It hasn't been easy, but he'll accept his degree in May.
November 13, 2013
Meet sophomore Danielle Morgan, who's back in college after a five-year break from school, this time to study art. Catch a glimpse of Danielle's amazing artwork and her plans to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts at UAA.
November 11, 2013
Thank you to our veterans for your willingness to serve. In honor of Veterans Day, we have a sampling of some past UAA veteran stories.
November 06, 2013
You may remember reading about Jeff Hoffman last year. He’s the professor who fielded an unusual phone call from an Anchorage surgeon looking to create a 3-D model of a patient’s facial bone structure after a devastating accident. Read a little more of his story here.