BECOMING UAA captures the unique story of a patchwork institution and provides a rich glimpse into how much has occurred in the university's first 60 years-1954-2014. To commemorate this anniversary, W. A. Jacobs, professor emeritus of history and political science presents an insightful overview of the institution's formative years from community college to a full-fledged public master's university in Alaska's largest city. Historical photographs and clippings and editorial cartoons from student newspapers illustrate a text written by one who lived through much of this relatively young institution's development.