I don't think I would have been able to do the things I love without the experience,
knowledge and confidence I gained through UAA.
Brad Hillwig, M.B.A. '10
Looking for a way to combine his two decades of experience in media and communications
with the growth opportunities provided by a business, Brad Hillwig enrolled at UAA
to pursue his M.B.A. In 2021, when many businesses were shuttering due to the pandemic,
Hillwig started Greatland Studios where he develops original films, as well as branded
projects for clients by identifying stories that make them unique, and then producing
humanistic and professional documentaries to share those stories with audiences. Since
then, he has also moved into the nonprofit sector, serving as senior director of communications
at Cook Inlet Tribal Council.
The Anchorage campus offers programs supporting students at every stage of their educational
journey, from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs. With degree and
certificate programs closely aligned to Alaska’s workforce needs, UAA invites students
to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in
Alaska and beyond.
Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) is located south of Anchorage at two campuses in Soldotna
and Homer and at extension sites in Anchorage and Seward. KPC delivers Associate of
Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as courses leading to vocational
certificates. Some courses leading to baccalaureate degrees can be obtained entirely
at KPC. A number of four-year degree programs are available at KPC via distance delivery
through other UAA campuses. KPC has a robust e-learning program reaching students
across Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College) is a community campus of the University
of Alaska Anchorage. The Mat-Su campus houses a comprehensive library; science, computer,
career and technical labs; a student advising center that includes financial aid assistance,
veterans services, and career and academic advising; a learning center; modern classrooms;
snack bar; and art gallery for student and faculty shows.
Kodiak College, located on the ancestral homelands of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq peoples
is 250 miles south of Anchorage on Kodiak Island. We serve the city of Kodiak, seven
rural communities, and the nation’s largest U.S. Coast Guard base. Kodiak College
provides in-person and distance education courses leading to occupational endorsement
and undergraduate certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. Kodiak College
also provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and developmental education
courses.
Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is a one-of-a-kind institution of
higher education located in
Valdez, Alaska. The main campus and its extension sites in Cordova and
Copper Basin are set amidst
some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history.
Besides a general studies degree, PWSC offers associate degrees and occupational certificates
not
readily available elsewhere, such as an Occupational Endorsement Certificate
in Millwright and
Associate of Applied Science in Outdoor Leadership.
The Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska Anchorage,
located in Homer, Alaska, offers baccalaureate students from around the country the
opportunity for a hands-on academic experience pursuing degrees in the biological
sciences with easy access to cold-water marine habitats and an Alaskan theme. Our
semesters have been designed to meet the needs of students majoring in the natural
sciences in a creative and adventurous way.