A Little More About Kate…

I was born and raised near Boston, Massachusetts where I became a dedicated Boston Red Sox fan and a loyal drinker of Dunkin Donuts coffee!   Growing up I always had a passion for language and earned my degree in Spanish with a minor in Latin American Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  While working towards my degree I had the opportunity to study abroad for two summers in Salamanca, Spain.  This experience immediately sparked my interest in both study abroad and in recruiting students for national and international programs.  Then in the spring of 2005 I left my beloved Boston Red Sox and Dunkin Donuts coffee behind to explore the Last Frontier.  Alaska offers something for everyone – from winter and summer activities, mountains to hike, rivers to float, the theatre, music and more!  If you have questions about Alaska or the University of Alaska Anchorage send me an email at Kate.Miller@uaa.alaska.edu or leave me a message at 907-786-1489.

Fast Facts

My degree

B.A. in Spanish, Certificate in Latin American Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst

My hometown

The South Shore of Massachusetts

College activities

Studying Abroad, Teaching Spanish in Elementary Schools, tutoring, salsa dancing

Secret to getting a good freshman GPA

Don’t be afraid to ask questions – your professors and advisors are there to help!!!

One place everyone should visit when they're on campus

The Fine Dining Experience presented by the UAA’s Culinary students.  DELICIOUS FOOD!!!

Best tip for getting involved on campus

Sign up for an intramural sports team, join a club, or take that one extra “fun” class you’ve always been interested in! 

Best tip for stretching your college money

Using your UAA Wolfcard to gain access to our public transportation system, the People Mover, for FREE!!!

Advice I wish I’d gotten (or paid attention to) before college

Don’t be afraid to try out something new – if you don’t like it, it’s ok!  At least you can say you tried!

One thing that I never imagined before coming to UAA

Seeing students cross-country ski out the door of their dorm all!

Coolest events on campus

Seawolf Hockey games are always a lot of fun and there’s plenty of Seawolf Spirit to catch during Homecoming events in October as well!!

My hobbies

I love to snowboard in the winter, go fly-fishing and whitewater rafting in the summer, and am up for a good hike any time of year!

My favorite quote

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou