As a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs, UAA invites students to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in Alaska and beyond. Striving to be a place where every person who wants an education can be successful, UAA transforms the lives of its students and communities, while honoring our locations on the ancestral lands of Alaska’s First Peoples.
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.
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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 courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
January 13, 2025
Lewiston, N.Y. – Tyler Krivtsov made 33 saves to lead Alaska Anchorage to a 3-1 win at Niagara Saturday. The win was the first collegiate win for Krivtsov.
Fairbanks, Alaska (Jan. 11) – Senior guard Emilia Long stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals Saturday, and the UAA women’s basketball team dominated defensively in a 72-36 road victory over Alaska Fairbanks at the Patty Center.
Reno, Nev. – University of Alaska Anchorage sophomore Joshua Caleb ran 6.59 (altitude converted) in the 60 to set numerous records at the Silver and Blue Invitational Friday.
January 10, 2025
Lewiston, N.Y. – Max Helgeson and Matt Johnson each tallied one goal and one assist for Alaska Anchorage in a 6-2 loss at Niagara Friday.
Anchorage (Jan. 9) – Senior guards Dillon Barrientos and Sean Evans scored 17 points apiece, but the UAA men’s basketball team could not repel a late Northwest Nazarene run Thursday in a 71-63 loss at the Alaska Airlines Center.
January 09, 2025
Copper Mountain, Colo. – Ashleigh Alexander led the University of Alaska Anchorage ski team with a 10th place finish in the giant slalom at the DU Invite Wednesday. Alexander finished in a time of 1:38:20.
January 07, 2025
Portland, Ore. (Jan. 6) – After helping his team stretch its winning streak with a pair of crucial road victories, UAA senior Sean Evans was named Monday as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week for men’s basketball.
Georgetown, Colo. – Ella Bromee led the University of Alaska Anchorage ski team with second-place finish in the slalom at the RMISA Alpine Qualifier Monday.
The Seawolf Food Pantry provides a 3-day supply of shelf-stable food to households of up to four people, and can be utilized up to twice per month.
January 06, 2025
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is pleased to announce Colin McGill as the new vice provost of faculty success following a national search.