2017 Archive

UAA’s highly trained group of student workers ensures the university’s on-campus residents safely enjoy college to the max. Four resident advisors chat about why they took on such a tough job and what they love about res life at UAA.

This month, we're highlighting a distinguished trio of alumni all-stars. The 2017 Alumni of Distinction were recently recognized at this year's Homecoming Breakfast on Oct. 13. Learn more about this year's awardees.

Vernon Smith's work expanded researchers’ knowledge of economic behavior and laid the foundation for the new field of experimental economics. The dedication of this laboratory in Smith's name serves to honor his remarkable legacy.

Hattie Harvey, an assistant professor of early childhood development in UAA's College of Education, is collaborating on a year-long project with Cook Inlet Native Head Start's Yup'ik Immersion Program. The project aims to help bridge the gap in early childhood education for families who are fluent in Yup'ik and those just learning the language.

The Alaska Geriatrics Interdisciplinary Leadership Development (AK GILD) program provides face-to-face and distance delivered interdisciplinary leadership training (150 hours) over one semester to prepare leaders to promote systems change and advocacy to meet the needs of older Alaskans, Alaska Native Elders, and their families in rural and frontier communities. Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 18, 2017.

Participate in the 36th Annual Anchorage, Alaska College & Career Fair (ACCF) on Oct. 15 and 16, 2017 at the Alaska Airlines Center. The ACCF is a two-day, free public event. Workshops on Sunday, Oct. 15 will address topics such as career exploration, college admission and enrollment process, financial aid and more.