UA Mission Statements

University of èßäÊÓƵ mission statement 

The University of èßäÊÓƵ inspires learning, and advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research, and public service, emphasizing the North and its diverse peoples. 

UA Values (UA LEADS)

Unity in promoting communication and collaboration.
Accountability to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the diverse peoples of èßäÊÓƵ.
Leadership for èßäÊÓƵ’s people and institutions.
Excellence in our programs and services.
Accessibility for all èßäÊÓƵns.
Dedication to serving community needs.
Stewardship of our resources.


UA System Office mission statement

Through its support of the Board of Regents, the three universities with distinct missions, and their community campuses, the University of èßäÊÓƵ System Office advances higher education and honors the Indigenous and diverse peoples of èßäÊÓƵ. The University of èßäÊÓƵ System Office manages corporate responsibilities, strategically stewards shared resources, and works with the universities to implement Regents' policies and directions to align with current and future needs of the state.


University of èßäÊÓƵ Anchorage Mission Statement

The University of èßäÊÓƵ Anchorage (UAA) transforms lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression in a diverse and inclusive environment. Serving students, the state, and the communities of Southcentral èßäÊÓƵ, UAA is a comprehensive, open access, public èßäÊÓƵ established on the ancestral lands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Chugachmiut, and Eyak peoples.


University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks Mission Statement

The University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant èßäÊÓƵ and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers.


University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast Mission Statement

The University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast is a student-centered èßäÊÓƵ that provides instruction in liberal arts, professional, and technical fields. On the homelands of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, we serve the coastal environments, cultures, economies, and communities of èßäÊÓƵ, through interdisciplinary education, workforce development, and scholarship, research, and creative activity.