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.
January 17, 2024
Kaladi Brothers Coffee next to the library is now open from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information about hours of operation please visit the Seawolf Dining website.
On Jan. 11 and 12, UAA held the first annual Alaska Native Values in Modern Governance gathering. Hosted by the College of Business and Public Policy and College of Arts and Sciences, the two-day inaugural training event featured 28 sessions delivered by 21 speakers hailing from Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits and village and tribal councils.
Have you heard the great news? With a new location and Literacy Lounge in the Professional Studies Building, Early Childhood Education programs that lead to licensure, and new graduate certificates on the way, the School of Education is growing!
January is Stalking Awareness and Prevention Month! Join the Health Promotion Team, UAA and Anchorage community organizations for a hot chocolate and ice cream bar in the Student Union Cafeteria.
The Learning Commons has moved to its newly renovated space on the 1st Floor of the Consortium Library! With Sally Monserud Hall soon to be renovated for Nursing simulation labs, the services of the Learning Commons were given a new home in the library.
In February, selected UAA students will have the opportunity to take the National College Health Assessment (NCHA). This survey will offer invaluable insight on UAA students on a range of topics including substance use, mental health, sexual health and sleep.
January 16, 2024
The Campus-Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
UAA Emergency Management is looking for volunteers among the staff and faculty who are interested in taking part in an upcoming emergency management exercise. On March 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., UAA Emergency Management and community partners will simulate a large earthquake event to test existing procedures.
Themed around reaffirmation, the latest issue of UAA’s premier publication profiles alumni who have reaffirmed their connections to their communities, including the president of Enstar Natural Gas, the winner of the Alaska Artistic License Plate Competition, and UAA's latest recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant.
Matthew Redlinger (MS candidate in biological sciences) will defend his thesis on Friday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in CPSB 120 and on Zoom.