News and College Life

Balloons prepare to launch first thing in the morning at the Pro Football Hall of Fame balloon fest.

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Keyia earned her GED through the university's Excel program, that pays employees full-time, while requiring only half-time hours working in order to give them time to study. Keyia moves her tassle over the left side, signifying her graduation, while appearing a little shocked.

Fireworks light up the sky over Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as members of Class of 2030 participate in Build the M during Welcome Week on Aug 23. 2026.

Stella Lefty, an American country pop singer-songwriter, performs at the Grove stage during the Fall Concert hosted by the Student Activities Association on Friday Aug. 28, 2026.

Students pose with the president of the college after convocation. Every year students dress in the school colors, blue and white, for the first day of classes. 

Students and faculty gather for Convocation on the first day of classes. Many students gather in the chapel and overflow spaces as we have reached the highest student enrollment in the college's history. 

Ada M. plays in bubbles during the Administrative Services Summer Picnic on UAA’s Cuddy Quad. 

Eric Unrau, a mentor teacher, slides face-first down the mud hill during the University's Child Development Lab’s celebration of International Mud Day. 

A new Delta Gamma member waves to fellow sorority members as they run into their house after revealing their bid. 

August 12th, 2026 - Corps of Cadets Cadre members stand in formation during the raising of the flag.