Rasmuson Hall News Today

On Jan. 11 and 12, UAA held the first annual Alaska Native Values in Modern Governance gathering. Hosted by the College of Business and Public Policy and College of Arts and Sciences, the two-day inaugural training event featured 28 sessions delivered by 21 speakers hailing from Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits and village and tribal councils.

People in Skagway can get help paying their heat bills this winter. A section of "the Spine" between Rasmuson Hall and the Avis Alaska Sports Complex is one of the

UAAs College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is celebrating 50 years. This half-century mark underscores CBPPs dedication, innovation and influence in shaping business education in Alaska. Celebrate the colleges rich history and bright future at the CBPP Showcase on Oct. 13.

Homecoming is just around the corner! Take a look at the schedule for this years celebration, open to all students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Come to campus for Seawolf hockey and volleyball games, a chat with the chancellor, annual Homecoming Luncheon, the College of Business and Public Policy Showcase, ghost tours, open esports gaming night, a dance party and much more.

The ultimate back-to-school bash for 20 years running, Campus Kick Off will welcome the UAA community to a new academic year Saturday, Aug. 26, with a festival from 1-4 p.m. and afterparty from 4-10 p.m. Take a look at highlights from the past 20 years and preview what to expect this year.

This years Homecoming Luncheon theme is ‘partners in education,’ featuring keynote speaker Cal Williams, community activist and past president of the Alaska chapter of the NAACP, as well as guest speaker Brad Hillwig, founder and CEO of Greatland Studios.

UAA now offers a Bachelor of Arts in communication, among the most in-demand degree programs. The new offering allows students to take advantage of high job demand while also honing the top skills that employers seek.

On Sunday, Anchorage residents offered overwhelming support for increasing the base student allocation funding for public education. 

A finance lab at UAA is scheduled to open around this time next year, thanks to contributions from First National Bank Alaska.