The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs. It serves approximately 12,000 students from across the U.S. and 89 countries, with a focus on transforming lives through teaching, research, community engagement, and creative expression. UAA is the largest university in Alaska and part of the University of Alaska statewide system, with its main campus in Anchorage and four community campuses.