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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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.
January 22, 2019
Keep reading for a recap of UAA Staff Council's meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
The Capitol Report offers regular updates and analysis on the overall legislative process and legislation of interest, including the university’s budget.
Registration is now open for the 2019 Cabin Fever Debates, UAA's intramural debating tournament. This year, we're giving out over $2,000 in cash to the top debate teams in the competition.
Join us this week top hear from the three finalists for ISER’s health economics post-doctoral researcher position.
At Spring Back Utah, owner Jeff Jewett '06 and his wife, Jenny, turn thousands of mattresses into much-needed jobs. It's mattresses with a mission, benefiting people and the planet alike, and it all ties back to the second chance Jeff found at UAA.
UAA Music cordially invites you to "An Evening of Mozart Opera," performing for one evening only, Friday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the UAA Recital Hall. Tickets are available at ArtsUAA.com or by calling 786-4849.
Among this week's events: Free, public lecture by human rights activist Derreck Kayongo on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at 7 p.m. in Lucy Cuddy Hall.
In 2017, the U.S. national debt surpassed $20 trillion. Now, it's up to millennials and future generations to work toward a solution for this growing problem. UAA’s Public Service Scholars are determined to start a public dialogue on how to tackle this national issue.
Join us Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the UAA Recital Hall for a toe-tapping, jazz-filled evening, featuring UAA faculty and students as well as local musicians.
Don't miss the Spring 2019 Student Involvement Fair, happening Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in UAA's Student Union, Upper Hallway. Come meet and connect with different student clubs and Greek organizations on UAA's campus!