The University of Alaska Anchorage is the state's largest post secondary institution. It is comprised of the Anchorage Campus located in the heart of Alaska's largest city, as well as Kenai Peninsula College, Matanuska Susitna College, Kodiak College and Prince William Sound College, all located in some of the most beautiful places in Alaska.
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Accounting Club at UAA is one of the most established and connected clubs on campus, and has helped launch the careers of hundreds of UAA accounting majors in Alaska and beyond.
Read Full Story The perks of joining the club: Highlights from UAA’s Accounting Club
UAA’s Aviation Technology Complex recently opened its doors to host Girls in Aviation Day — a collaborative event with Women in Aviation International’s Alaska Frontier Chapter and Professional Women Controllers. The worldwide event introduces young women to the many possibilities of careers in aviation.
UAA alumna Carla Baxley, B.S. Civil Engineering '01, said she wanted to be in an industry that helped people — and through her 17-year career as an airport engineer, she has helped connect Alaskans to their family, friends and services all over the state.
British-Armenian Nigel Sharp is UAA’s first global entrepreneur in residence, serving as a mentor and consultant to students, staff and faculty while looking for opportunities to help develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alaska as a whole.
Along the Yukon River 270 miles west of Fairbanks lies Galena, a close-knit community where UAA construction management junior Kaleb Korta trained to become a runner for cross country and track and field.
Read Full Story Construction management junior and track star makes his own runway
Explore everything UAA has to offer from the comfort of your home through UAA's new, interactive virtual tour. Student guides will lead you through campus, introducing key buildings and facilities along the way. Each tour stop is supplemented by a variety of photos, videos and 360-degree images that immerse you in the unique atmosphere of the Anchorage campus.