The University of Alaska Anchorage ( UAA ) is a public university in Anchorage, Alaska , United States. UAA also administers four community campuses spread across Southcentral Alaska : Kenai Peninsula College , Kodiak College , Matanuska–Susitna College , and Prince William Sound College . Between the community campuses and the main Anchorage campus, roughly 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are currently enrolled at UAA. It is Alaska's largest institution of higher learning and the largest university in the University of Alaska System .
41-683: UAA's main campus is located approximately four miles (6.4 km) southeast of its downtown area in the University-Medical District, adjacent to the Alaska Native Medical Center , Alaska Pacific University and Providence Alaska Medical Center . UAA is divided into five instructional and research units at the Anchorage campus: the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Public Policy,
82-587: A 164 LSAT score and 3.74 undergraduate GPA . William H. Gates Hall opened in September 2003. The building houses classrooms, student lounge, a coffee/snack kiosk, locker areas, the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library, and faculty, administration and student organization offices. The Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library houses a collection of more than 650,000 volumes In addition to an extensive research collection, it supports
123-482: A global community of scholars. OURS supports 14 campus-wide award programs. "Fact Book 2019–20" (PDF) . www.uaa.alaska.edu . Retrieved 2023-04-08 . Downtown Anchorage Downtown Anchorage is a neighborhood in the U.S. city of Anchorage , Alaska . Considered the central business district of Anchorage, Downtown has many office buildings, cultural points of interest, shopping areas, as well as dining and nightlife attractions. Today's Downtown
164-665: A location in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . University of Washington School of Law The University of Washington School of Law is the law school of the University of Washington , located on the northwest corner of the main campus in Seattle , Washington . The school is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and has been
205-527: A member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1909. The school was first organized in 1899. The current law building, the William H. Gates Hall , was completed and occupied in September 2003, funded by and named after William H. Gates Sr. , the father of Microsoft -founder Bill Gates . Its architecture is modern and energy-efficient, with windows and skylights allowing natural light to fill
246-603: A result of student ballot initiatives, such as the Concert Board and the Green Fee Board, which collect fees to enhance student life and provide services to students. UAA has two primary sources of student-run media. Both media organizations are administered by paid student employees and governed by the Media Board, a USUAA organization. The Northern Light is a student newspaper printed every Tuesday with
287-575: A wide coverage, ranging from school news, sports, community events, and entertainment reviews. KRUA 88.1FM is the on-campus, non-commercial radio station run by a collective of student staff and a host of volunteers from both the school and the greater Anchorage community. The University Honors College Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) is the center for undergraduate research and experiential learning at UAA. The Honors College supports and funds research and scholarship for students across all UAA disciplines, schools, colleges, and within
328-532: Is 15.8%, indicating the percentage of the Class of 2013 unemployed, pursuing an additional degree, or working in a non-professional, short-term, or part-time job nine months after graduation. 88.5% of the Class of 2013 was employed in some capacity while 2.7% were pursuing graduate degrees and 8.7% were unemployed nine months graduation. Bar passage rate in July 2013 was 93.8%. The total cost of attendance (indicating
369-619: Is 71.3 percent. UAA's residential community consists of approximately 950 beds across five distinct living areas: East Hall, Main Apartment Complex (MAC), North Hall, Templewood Townhomes and West Hall. Nearly every student in UAA's residential community has their own private bedroom. Students have the option to live in Gender-Inclusive Housing; otherwise, students are housed consistent with their gender identity on
410-426: Is a list of institutes and centers that support the university's mission: In 2009, Kelcie Ralph received the first Marshall Scholarship awarded to a UAA student. As of 2016, twelve UAA students have received Fulbright Scholarships . In 2017, Samantha M. Mack became the first UAA graduate to receive a Rhodes Scholarship . Numerous UAA students have won various nationally competitive scholarships, including
451-653: Is also offered in: The University of Alaska Aviation Technology division is part of Center of Excellence for General Aviation (CGAR), a collaborative research effort between the following member universities: As a center of research and understanding, UAA sponsors research, training, public service and other activities related to northern populations and in support of local and regional economic development. The state's vast resources and unique challenges are central to these sponsored programs and specialty research. They address concerns of Anchorage and Alaska communities as well as issues of national and international interest. Below
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#1732793394010492-470: Is an open-access university with roughly 17,000 students. In addition to thousands of students from across the state, the university retains a large commuter population from in and around Anchorage, many of whom are non-traditional or returning students. Nearly ten percent of the student population is from outside of Alaska or the United States. UAA also has the largest population of student veterans in
533-579: Is equipped with both traditional and modern tools. Visiting elders from all over Alaska teach techniques used to create objects that represent their cultural roots. All students regardless of background are encouraged to explore both traditional and experimental practices in order to find their personal form of expression. The University of Alaska Anchorage currently partners with the University of Washington School of Law and Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon to provide qualified students with
574-510: Is home to several centers and projects, including Global Business Law Institute, Asian Law Center, Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP), Center for Law in Science and Global Health, Global Health & Justice Project, Native American Law Center, and Shidler Center for Law, Commerce & Technology. The University of Washington Information School also offers an affiliated law librarianship program, providing
615-522: Is now known as the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) . Since 1987, the university has continued to grow and expand. More than 200 programs, ranging from certificate programs to associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees, are offered at campuses in Anchorage and community campuses and extension centers throughout Southcentral Alaska. The university's mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression. The University of Alaska Anchorage
656-538: Is the flagship law review at the University of Washington. The first Washington Law Review was established in 1919 and published only a single volume, while the current publication history starts in 1925. From 1936 to 1961, the journal was titled Washington Law Review and State Bar Journal . The Law Review publishes an annual volume of legal scholarship consisting of four issues. According to UW School of Law's official 2013 ABA-required disclosures, 64.5% of
697-655: The Anchorage Community College (ACC) was founded and began offering evening classes to 414 students at Elmendorf Air Force Base . In 1962, the ACC, and other community colleges around the state were incorporated into the University of Alaska statewide system. Five years later, ACC began offering both day and evening classes at the main campus' current location in the University-Medical district. ACC provided academic study for associate degrees and
738-641: The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The school's Advanced Preparation program successfully renewed CAEP-accreditation during annual review in 2021. As of May 2022, the School of Education has provisional approval from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development to offer a bachelor's degree in early childhood education that leads to licensure. In 1954,
779-929: The Great Northwest Athletic Conference in men's and women's basketball , volleyball , men's and women's cross country, men's and women's indoor track and field, and men's and women's outdoor track and field . Other conference affiliations are the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (gymnastics) and the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association . Over the years, the Seawolves have produced multiple national champions in skiing and gymnastics as well as several NCAA Tournament bids in other sports. UAA sports regularly received national television exposure thanks to
820-613: The Harry S. Truman Scholarship and the German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship. U.S. News & World Report in its 2020 rankings ranked UAA tied for 25th among public regional universities in the West and tied for 62nd among all regional universities in the West. Forbes in 2019 ranked UAA 635th among 650 colleges and universities and 116th in the West. UAA's athletic teams, known as
861-484: The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree along with Master of Laws (LL.M.), Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) and Ph.D. degrees. J.D. students can also choose from one of nine specializations: Asian law , dispute resolution , environmental law , global business, health law , intellectual property , international and comparative law , business & entrepreneurship, and public service law. The law school also offers
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#1732793394010902-695: The Sullivan Arena for hockey and the Alaska Airlines Center for volleyball, gymnastics and basketball. UAA's alpine skiers take advantage of nearby Mount Alyeska , a world-class slope, while the Nordic skiers and cross-country runners use Anchorage's intricate trail system to train in a recreational getaway. The 5,000 seat Alaska Airlines Center opened in September 2014, replacing the Wells Fargo Sports Complex as
943-704: The Anchorage skyline today. The tallest buildings in Alaska are located here, most notably the ConocoPhillips Building and the Atwood Building . Downtown Anchorage's cleanliness, safety, and vitality is strongly controlled and advocated by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership . 61°13′07″N 149°53′29″W / 61.21861°N 149.89139°W / 61.21861; -149.89139 This article about
984-475: The Asian Law, Sustainable International Development Law, and tax graduate programs and serves as a federal depository for selected U.S. government documents. A staff of 38 facilitates access to a wide variety of legal information resources and services. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the law librarianship program at the School at #1 in the country for the past three years. The School of Law offers
1025-419: The Class of 2013 obtained full-time, long-term, bar passage-required employment nine months after graduation, excluding solo-practitioners. UW School of Law ranked 34th among ABA-approved law schools in terms of the percentage of 2013 graduates with non-school-funded, full-time, long-term, bar passage required jobs nine months after graduation. UW School of Law's Law School Transparency under-employment score
1066-623: The Community and Technical College, College of Engineering, and the College of Health. UAA offers master's degrees and graduate certificates in select programs, and the ability to complete certain PhD programs through cooperating universities through its Graduate Division. UAA is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities . In 2019, UAA's School of Education lost Initial Preparation specialized accreditation from
1107-515: The Seawolves, compete in 13 NCAA sports: men's ice hockey, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's skiing, men's and women's cross country, women's gymnastics, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, and women's volleyball. The university is an NCAA Division I school for gymnastics and ice hockey , and a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association . UAA is a Division II member of
1148-555: The first commencement was held at West Anchorage High School , where 265 master's, baccalaureate and associate degrees were awarded. ASC moved to the Consortium Library Building in 1973. The following year, when the first classroom and office facility was completed, daytime courses were offered for the first time. In 1977, ASC became a four-year university and was renamed the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UA,A) . Ten years later, ACC and UA,A merged to become what
1189-453: The first two years of work toward baccalaureate degrees. In the late 1960s, strong interest in establishing a four-year university in Anchorage brought about the birth of the University of Alaska, Anchorage Senior College (ASC) . While ACC administered the lower division college, ASC administered upper division and graduate programs leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees, as well as continuing education for professional programs. In 1971,
1230-603: The highest level of preparation for a career in legal information. The School has four legal publications: Washington International Law Journal , the Washington Journal of Social and Environmental Justice (formerly the Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy) , the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts , and Washington Law Review . The Washington Law Review
1271-556: The home of UAA's athletic department and programs. The University of Alaska Anchorage is an open enrollment institution but remains selective with an acceptance rate of 75-80% from 2010 to 14. The student-faculty ratio at UAA is 12:1, and 53.1 percent of classes enroll fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at UAA are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Psychology; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction,
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1312-467: The library and corridors. The school was previously located in the second Condon Hall from 1974–2003, located several blocks west of the main campus. From 1933-74 the law school occupied the first Condon Hall in The Quad, which was renamed " Gowen Hall " in 1974. For the class entering in 2023, the school accepted 34.67% of applicants, with 21.73% of those accepted enrolling. The average enrollee had
1353-621: The now-defunct Great Alaska Shootout basketball tournament, held at the Alaska Airlines Center. The Kendall Hockey Classic is one of the top preseason college hockey tournaments in the country, and the Seawolf volleyball team hosts some of the top Division II programs every September in the SpringHill Suites Invitational. The Seawolves train and compete in some of Alaska's top facilities, including
1394-419: The opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree and law degree on an accelerated schedule, typically in six years rather than the usual seven. These are often referred to as 3+3 programs or an Accelerated JD Program because students spend three years as undergraduates and three years in law school. UAA offers Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in: An associate of applied science degree
1435-703: The opportunity to undertake a concurrent degree program, such as a J.D./ Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) dual degree. The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. It serves as both an introduction to law in general and a specialization in students' specific legal interests, building useful, marketable skills and teaching students to recognize and respond to legal issues in their professional careers. The M.J. program holds several Information Sessions in Winter and Spring. Students who already hold J.D. degrees can seek an LL.M. degree in one of
1476-656: The school's programs: global business, intellectual property law and policy, tax, general law, health law, Asian and comparative law, or law of sustainable international development. A PhD. degree is also available in Asian and comparative law. The UW School of Law clinical law program started in 1979. Nearly 60% of each JD class enrolls in one of the following clinics: Berman Environmental Law, Children and Youth Advocacy, Entrepreneurial Law, Federal Tax, Immigration Law, Innocence Project Northwest, Mediation, Technology Law and Public Policy, and Tribal Court Public Defense. The UW School
1517-423: The spring for one year terms. The union has co-sponsored political debates in Anchorage, including a 2004 debate held at the university between Senatorial candidates Tony Knowles and Lisa Murkowski . In 2015, USUAA sponsored a Mayoral Debate in the Alaska Airlines Center , which was notable for its use of social media to connect and engage with the community. USUAA also governs organizations that are created as
1558-501: The state. A notable aspect of the curriculum offerings at UAA is the Alaska Native Studies program. All undergraduate students are now required to complete at least three credits in designated Alaska Native related academic courses to satisfy the new requirement. The new requirement is part of a broader effort to integrate knowledge about the diversity, perspectives and history of Alaska Native and Indigenous peoples into
1599-547: The suite/apartment-level. UAA does not have a live-on requirement for students of any class standing. However, first-time, first-year students who choose to live on campus will automatically be placed in the First-Year Residential Experience Community. The Union of Students of the University of Alaska Anchorage (USUAA) is the student governing body for the University of Alaska Anchorage. The President and Vice President are elected in
1640-664: The university's curriculum. In addition to courses on Alaska Native languages, history and literature, UAA also offers Alaska Native arts courses through the Fine Arts and Alaska Native studies programs, where students have the opportunity to learn traditional carving skills, drum making, bead work and other forms of indigenous knowledge. The Alaska Native Art Program focuses on the history, skills and traditions found in indigenous Alaskan art. Students learn techniques of harvesting and working with natural materials such as animal hide, wood, bone, and ivory for art making. The Native Arts studio
1681-653: Was the original site of the Anchorage Land Auction in 1915, which gave rise to today's present-day grid street pattern. The actual original townsite was a tent city located off the banks of Ship Creek , at present-day Government Hill . Downtown is a major employment center for the greater Anchorage region, drawing commuters from as far away as the Matanuska-Susitna Borough . The largest industries were services , government , and retail . Downtown's architecture substantially defines