2021 Archive

Enthusiasm for research benefits undergraduates in the Department of Economics

UAA Associate Professor Of Economics Alexander James photographed outside Rasmuson Hall.

“We really feel like we’re building something here,” said Alexander James, associate professor of economics. “We’re a teaching department and also a nationally and internationally recognized research department, and we’re bringing our students with us in some respects. For students that want to do real research, UAA provides an opportunity to discover something and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in economics, and that’s exciting.”

WATCH: The secrets of rat laughter

UAA psychology senior Tucker Sawyer with one of the rats being used in his research on rat laughter

Psychology senior Tucker Sawyer is studying rat laughter for his senior thesis. It’s no joke. In fact, identifying and categorizing the ultrasonic vocalizations of lab rats could change the way we interpret drug research, care for lab animals and understand the origins of our own sense of joy.

UAA students and faculty collaborate to curb the spread of COVID-19 misinformation

Alumna Mary Ryan, B.A. Journalism and Public Communications ’20, former president of the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at UAA.

As the world continues to navigate this once-in-a-generation pandemic, new scientific breakthroughs are unearthed every day. Accompanying this free flow of information is an increase of damaging misinformation. Working to curb the spread of online misinformation is the Alaska Public Health Information Response Team, a multidisciplinary collaboration between professors and students in UAA’s Department of Journalism and Public Communications and College of Health.

New UAA scholarships support first-time and returning students

University of Alaska Anchorage has ramped up efforts to increase enrollment in the past year, with incentives for returning students, first-time freshmen and residential students.

Parking lot closures scheduled for mid-May

In mid-may, the Central Parking Garage will be closed Sunday evening (May 16, 2021) and remain closed through Wednesday (May 19, 2021). Also, on Tuesday (May 18, 2021), the Spine portion connected to the East Parking Lot garage and East Campus Central as well as Alumni Drive between UAA Drive and the Library parking lot entrance will be closed.

Vice Provost & COH Dean Jeff Jessee announces retirement

"It is with mixed emotions that I announce my intention to retire as vice provost of UA health programs and dean of the UAA College of Health on July 31 of this year," wrote Jeff Jessee in a message to the UAA community. "Serving the University of Alaska for the past four years has been an enormous honor, and stepping away from this role will be bittersweet. I feel it is the right time, though, as I look forward to the new opportunities that retirement will bring."

COVID-19 vaccine available for employees and students by appointment April 16

Get vaccinated against COVID-19 with a single appointment! Johnson and Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine is available for UAA students and employees by appointment on Friday, April 16. Call 907-786-4050 to schedule your appointment.

April 16: COH Symposium Committing to Racial Equity and Justice

The College of Health is invested in fostering an environment that embraces and reflects diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join us on Friday, April 16 for the first annual COH Symposium Committing to Racial Equity & Justice, which will offer a framework for understanding racial, social, economic, and cultural factors influencing health and well-being—as well as our commitment to advancing health equity and justice in our state and beyond.

UAA student essay selected as cover article for upcoming ‘Film Matters’ magazine

Samantha Van Zandt, a UAA student who took WRTG 111 last summer, submitted her essay on Quentin Tarantino's films Kill Bill Vol. I & II to the undergraduate film journal Film Matters. Not only did the journal agree to publish, but she'll also be the featured article, with the cover dedicated to her piece.

Inviting applicants for Executive Director of Admissions

This leadership position is part of Enrollment Services and focuses on achieving enrollment goals aligned with UAA’s current strategic plan. Enrollment Services is part of the larger division of Student Affairs and comprises the Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, International Student Services, and Military & Veteran Student Services.
2021 Posts Archive