UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage

10/08/2026

When the Alaskan outdoors is your lab, there's no shortage of experiences. For UAA’s new Place-Based Environmental Monitoring and Statistics field course, UAA biology and geology students visited Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Homer, Alaska, to learn how staff monitor estuary environments and connect with community members who use their data.

Students checked traps during low tide to monitor for invasive European green crabs. Although the invasive species has not yet been recorded in the area, students record data from other tidal wildlife, like the Pacific staghorn sculpin and other crab species.

Generously funded by a ConocoPhillips Arctic Science and Engineering Award, this course brings UAA researchers and students together to help protect Alaska’s coast.

10/05/2026

Homecoming Week is almost here! Check out the event lineup ▶️ heyor.ca/SUNA60.

10/03/2026

You did it! You brought the energy and showed up to fight against hunger. Now, that's a flex! 💪 Check out all the photos from the UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger 2026 ▶️ heyor.ca/pbi2vx.

09/30/2026

UAA alumna Emily Ricci has dedicated her career to building healthier communities. What began as a desire to tell stories that drive people to action shifted into a journey in healthcare policy.

A cancer survivor, Peace Corps volunteer and policy leader, this year’s Alumni Homecoming Luncheon keynote speaker and Master of Public Health graduate now serves as deputy commissioner at the Alaska Department of Health, championing access to quality care across our state ▶️ heyor.ca/NP6gFa.

09/29/2026

Hockey season kicks off Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 with big matchups at the Sullivan Arena as the Seawolves welcome defending national champion University of Denver.

Get your tickets now! 🏒

Bring your friends, show off your Green and Gold spirit, and help us Howl for the Home Team.

09/29/2026

A new format. A bigger conversation. Join us for the 2026 CBPP Showcase: Democracy in Action on Oct. Use code VIP at checkout!

We're bringing together voices from across Alaska for meaningful conversations about the issues shaping our state and the future we’re building together.

Topics include:
🏘️ Housing
🏛️ Fiscal Policy
🎓 Education
📊 Economic Diversification

Explore the full panel schedule, speakers, session times and descriptions, and join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion and diverse perspectives.

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09/28/2026

Our last featured UA Scholar is Ella Wheeles. Majoring in English, Ella chose UAA to stay close to home and nurture a love for literature. 📖 📚

What inspired you to apply to UAA?

I’ve lived in Anchorage my whole life. So when it came to selecting a college, UAA was my top pick so I could remain at home but get a great college experience nonetheless.

What inspired you to pursue your major?

Since I was in 6th grade, I have loved to write. Writing and reading got me through the pandemic and after that I knew what I wanted to do with my future: inspire as many people as possible through literature.

What does the UA Scholars Award mean to you?

The UA Scholars Award made it much more realistic for me to be able to afford college. This scholarship encouraged me to stay connected to my hometown while giving me many options of career paths and opportunities.

What are you looking forward to most this semester?

This semester, I am most looking forward to trying out new activities and meeting new people. High school was such an immense part of my life and as much as I will miss it, I am ready to move on.

📷 courtesy of Ella Wheeles

09/26/2026

Hockey season is back, and the Seawolves are kicking off the year with big matchups at the Sullivan Arena! Seawolf Hockey welcomes the defending national champion University of Denver for two nights of high-level hockey on Oct. 2 and 3.

📍 Sullivan Arena
📅 Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 5 p.m.
🏒 UAA vs. University of Denver
🎟️ heyor.ca/q8evik

Start Friday evening at the pregame party, then head inside and experience the energy of Seawolf Hockey in the Sully. Bring your friends, show off your Green and Gold spirit, and help us Howl for the Home Team.

09/24/2026

Ra'ah Roady is a UA Scholar with an inspiring story! Ra'ah is majoring in speech language pathology — wait until you find out why:

What inspired you to apply to UAA?

I wanted to stay in-state for my college studies and UAA was the top choice for me due to the fact that I can do a lot of classes online in the comfort of my home.

What inspired you to pursue your major?

My brother who is 10 years of age was diagnosed with autism and is nonverbal, and would continue to be so for the rest of his life. It has been my family’s mission to do anything we can to help him speak. Over time he has become able to speak some sentences to us now and it has only gotten better with help from his speech pathologists. I want to help others like my brother find their own voice in a world where they feel that they are not heard.

What does the UA Scholars Award mean to you?

It means so much to me, I have been in Alaska for seven years and ever since I heard of the UA Scholars Award, I told my parents, “I will work as hard as I can to achieve that award.” And I did. I did extra credit, made sure I always got an A+ on everything and put my heart into every class. Being an independent home schooler since a very very young age, I am so very proud of myself that I was able to accomplish something this huge. I am very privileged and honored to have the title of a UA Scholar.

What are you looking forward to most this semester?

I am looking forward to beginning my career journey and learning everything to put it to use!

📷 courtesy of Ra'ah Roady

09/23/2026

We're excited to partner with the Anchorage School District again this year for their Freshman Academies. These interactive campus visits inspire new possibilities and prepare students for their journey beyond high school. 💚💛