Did you know that the University of Alaska offers a web-based tool called Career Coach to help individuals explore careers?

April 12, 2023

Easily browse current job postings in the state, access labor market and wage data, learn about workforce education or training opportunities available through the University of Alaska system, and find out what education or training is necessary for various careers.

Did you know that UA researchers are creating a series of reports specifically to help inform Alaska policy makers on Arctic issues?

March 21, 2023

The Alaska's Changing Arctic reports provide Alaskans with accessible, concise and comprehensive information about relevant Arctic issues.

Did you know the University of Alaska system offers more than 40 programs directly related to the construction industry in Alaska?

March 02, 2023

From carpentry to surveying, heavy duty equipment to welding, and civil engineering to project and construction management, these programs range from short-term certificates to four-year degrees and beyond, and all are designed with industry input to provide the skills needed for employment or career advancement.

Did you know the University of Alaska is set to gain hundreds of thousands of acres of land as the result of a provision in the recently passed federal spending package?

January 18, 2023

The new law signed by President Biden in late December creates an avenue for the university to gain around 360,000 acres of land. We are encouraged that being a land grant university without all its land is finally coming to an end.

Did you know the University of Alaska is partnering with the travel industry to promote education and workforce opportunities that prepare students for careers in Alaska's second largest industry?

December 07, 2022

The Alaska-themed "Day in the Life" TikTok ad campaign, is a collaboration between UA and the Alaska Travel Industry Association with support from Alaska Airlines that aims to attract more students and workers to the state. The campaign highlights a typical day in the life of two students, as well as two alums of the UA system who now work in the Alaska travel industry.

Did you know that over the last 100 years the University of Alaska has built a tremendous foundation in Arctic research and education?

November 12, 2022

That foundation is our springboard for the next 100 years of Arctic leadership. Our leadership within the circumpolar Arctic is important not only to guiding policy, planning and infrastructure development, but also because we are nurturing and educating future leaders for our state.

Did you know that graduates of UA schools of education have recently been recognized for empowering their communities?

November 02, 2022

The awards exemplify how alumni from accredited education programs at UAS, UAF, and UAA carry their love of learning into the world and apply it to teaching.

Did you know that students across the university system can earn college credit while interning in the Alaska Capitol?

October 11, 2022

The Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program empowers UA students to study and be a part of the legislative process in Juneau. The program draws students from all three universities and many majors to Alaska's Capitol during the legislative session to work as full-time interns, while completing a rigorous academic program.

Did You Know that First National Bank Alaska and UA have a shared vision for empowering Alaska through building financial skills, business acumen and educational opportunities?

September 28, 2022

A century ago, these two institutions opened their doors to Alaskans: one, a community bank in Anchorage that became First National Bank Alaska, and the other, an agriculture and mining college in Fairbanks that evolved into the University of Alaska (UA) system. Both sought to provide new opportunities for a rapidly-growing territory.

Did you know, dual enrollment programs are attracting and retaining more Alaska students into the University of Alaska system?

September 13, 2022

These opportunities improve student outcomes in high school and college, and they save Alaska families thousands of dollars in education costs.