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.
The University of Alaska Anchorage transforms lives with over 150 academic certificate and degree programs, student-focused support services, and a dedicated and talented faculty.
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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 13, 2016
Philosophy capstone students—armed with starter sprouts and ravioli recipes—condensed big ideas for little minds when they took their 400-level course discussions on food justice into elementary school classrooms in Anchorage.
On Friday, Nov. 18, the UAA Japan Center opened the university's new Tea Room with a ribbon-cutting and traditional tea ceremony. The space for Japanese cultural events honors the memory of 2009 languages grad Monty Dickson.
Children and teachers both will benefit from 'The Northern Journeys' project—a UAA College of Education collaboration with the Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center and other partners—which will help teachers integrate the arts into their classrooms and teach in a culturally responsive way.
December 12, 2016
As the year comes to a close, Americans look back on the stories and surprises that shaped the nation in 2016. And journalism grad Todd Walker was likely there for many of them. As a national correspondent for Scripps, Todd provides on-the-scene breaking coverage for the broadcasting company’s 33 stations in 24 markets across 16 states. Though his scope is nationwide, his roots are proudly in Alaska.
December 11, 2016
December 09, 2016