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.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
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.
October 11, 2016
Like its original founders, fan festival Senshi Con graduated from UAA to bigger stages. Today, much like Godzilla, this entertainment engine takes over entire city blocks, pumping nearly $200,000 into the local economy.
October 10, 2016
UAA M.P.A. Professor Sheila Selkregg and UAA M.P.A. student Carla Burkhead, coordinated the recent "Realizing Solutions" public forum, focused on the state's fiscal crisis. Missed that forum? On Tuesday nights until Nov. 15, 7-9 p.m., speakers will discuss Alaska's future economy at 49th State Brewing Company.
October 03, 2016
Marsha Olson gave her Communication 111 class a project: Getting voters registered, on campus. Now her students are doing just that, as well as giving them information they need to cast an informed vote Nov. 8.
September 21, 2016
UAA ceramics student Lukas Eason: 'I planned my whole day around going to the studio'
Get to know this year's Alumni of Distinction recipients—Sammye Pokryfki (Alumni Humanitarian), Michael Rose (Alumni Emerging Leader) and Elizabeth Stuart (Alumni of Achievement)—before they accept their awards at Green & Gold Gala on Oct. 1.
September 20, 2016
Two education students who recently won undergraduate research awards are exploring, with guidance from their mentors, how bilingual books and a state assessment can affect the way a child begins learning at school.
Sophie Leshan first believed UAA would be a small part of her undergraduate journey, but leadership opportunities engaged her attention here. Now she's immersed in research that could help teachers assess their students in a more productive way.
For one UAA professor, Pokémon Go isn't just a classroom distraction. It's a valuable next-gen teaching tool. The sweet summertime craze relies on augmented reality, which could change the way games are played—and classes are taught—long into the future.
September 14, 2016
UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research has evolved into Alaska's think tank, playing an integral part in the state's policy development. Now, a new director, Ralph Townsend, has taken the helm at ISER. Learn more about Townsend in this Q-and-A.
August 15, 2016
Graduation gowns are a prominent symbol of academic achievement, but they're also a common closet-clogger. Fear not! Mariana Braniste, M.P.A. '14, is here to provide a second life for your donated gowns—and help inspire education—in her rural hometown in Moldova.