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26-683: 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,

52-667: 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 Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.150 via cp1114 cp1114, Varnish XID 928079508 Upstream caches: cp1114 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:52:59 GMT University of Washington School of Law Too Many Requests If you report this error to

78-603: 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

104-575: 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

130-619: 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

156-426: 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

182-653: 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

208-470: 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

234-637: 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

260-522: 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

286-714: 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

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312-641: 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,

338-929: 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

364-613: 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

390-752: 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

416-623: 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

442-515: 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

468-555: 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

494-453: 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,

520-556: 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,

546-621: 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

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572-419: 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

598-423: 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

624-501: 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

650-547: 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

676-664: 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

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