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Behind the lens: UAA’s chief of photography and videography talks about his pathway from the U.S. Navy to the university

Photographer James Evans

James Evans, UAA’s chief of photography and videography, has been capturing university culture, students, faculty and staff for nearly a decade. He steps out from behind the lens to discuss how his love of photography sent him around the world with the Navy, ultimately leading him home to Alaska.

Honoring Tutu's Legacy

Ben Linford, Becky Linford Love and Brenna Linford raise their glasses in memory of their grandmother, Sue “Tutu” Linford, whose photo is in the background.

Linford of Alaska converts the Sue Linford Culinary Arts Scholarship to an endowed fund in honor of their former CEO, Sue “Tutu” Linford, to foster Alaska grown professionals in the food industry.

Engineering alumna at Blue Origin working on Artemis lunar mission for NASA

Lindsey Bohnert

On May 19, NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract to design its Blue Moon lunar lander for the Artemis V mission. Working on the project is electrical engineering alumna Lindsey Bohnert, who is helping develop the communication systems on the lander.

An emerald tradition: Campus Kickoff celebrates 20 years

Seawolf Volleyball Team representing at UAA's 2018 Campus Kickoff on Cuddy Quad.

The ultimate back-to-school bash for 20 years running, Campus Kick Off will welcome the UAA community to a new academic year Saturday, Aug. 26, with a festival from 1-4 p.m. and afterparty from 4-10 p.m. Take a look at highlights from the past 20 years and preview what to expect this year.

Pencil us in: UAA’s Welcome Weekend events!

2022 Campus Kick Off

Celebrate the beginning of UAA's 2023-24 academic year with a weekend full of events and fun!

Welcome Back Seawolves!

Welcome back to all our new and returning students, faculty and staff to the 2023-24 academic year.

UAA Residence Life welcomes a full house

Students move into the residence halls during a very rainy Student Housing Check-in Day on Aug. 24, 2023.

UAA's residence halls will be home to nearly 700 students this semester, bringing a fresh vibrancy and energy to campus.

Save the date: UAA Alumni Homecoming Luncheon and CBPP Showcase on Oct. 13

Homecoming Luncheon 2022

This year's Homecoming Luncheon theme is ‘partners in education,’ featuring keynote speaker Cal Williams, community activist and past president of the Alaska chapter of the NAACP, as well as guest speaker Brad Hillwig, founder and CEO of Greatland Studios.

Golden: UAA Culinary Arts celebrates 50 years

Students Staci Gillihan, Krisha Manuel, Courtney Powell, and Paislee Harbour in the kitchen as UAA Culinary Arts hosts the 2023 Celebrity Chef Invitational in Cuddy Hall, celebrating 50 years of the program with an All Star alumni cast.

Culinary Arts at UAA is celebrating 50 years in style. The program recently achieved reaccreditation from the American Culinary Federation with exemplary marks, surpassed fundraising goals at the 2023 Celebrity Chef Invitational and enjoyed record success with the student-forward Lucy's and Bakery Cart.

Top things to do on the UAA campus during summer

Sun shines on a walking path on UAA's campus during the summer.

Fishing, biking, public art, free food and more... find the best summer activities on UAA's Anchorage campus.

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