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.
August 07, 2013
Start the new semester with extra space on your shelves and cash in your pockets by selling your old textbooks back to the UAA Campus Bookstore. The bookstore will offer textbook buyback on the following days.
August 06, 2013
There’s no denying that Cole M. Robbins is an intriguing gal. Beyond her rad looks and keen sense of style, there is a woman empowered by relationships, challenged by art and fascinated by people, their connections and the decisions that shape them. This woman is fierce.
Faced with rising fuel costs, an aging air fleet and some tough terrain in Alaska, some of the state’s leaders and industry folks gathered for a conference on airships at UAA. Should we go “Back to the Future” and adopt airships, helium-filled blimps? ISER weighs in.
As part of the construction of UAA's new sports arena—the Alaska Airlines Center—GMC Contracting Inc. will be closing Elmore Road to through traffic between University Lake Drive and Sharon Gagnon Lane beginning Aug. 12. The closure will last approximately until Sept. 2 as crews build a new roundabout intersection and complete underground utility work.
August 05, 2013
Friday, Aug. 23, 1-2:30 p.m. ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building 120. Faculty members are invited to a forum on proposed learning outcomes for bachelor's degrees offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Scott Keyes with Lincoln Financial Advisors will be on campus to meet with employees regarding their retirement savings needs and goals. Come learn more about ORP, Pension, TDA and other retirement savings options, and get help preparing for retirement with detailed and comprehensive income distribution planning.
A trend-setting two-sport athlete, Tobias Schwoerer, and one of the most dedicated boosters in program history, Peter Hupperten, will comprise the 2013 class of the Seawolf Hall of Fame, announced interim athletic director Tim McDiffett.