A degree in art can lead to a career in a variety of all fields such as advertising art, graphic design, illustration, animation, video game design, photography, and more. Fortunately, art schools (and plenty of art museums and galleries) can be found all over the U.S. from Maine to Alaska. Alaska is home to popular art museums such as The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and dozens of art galleries such as Scanlon Gallery and The Alaska House Art Gallery. Alaska is also home to top art schools such Alaska’s art schools include University of Alaska, Anchorage-UAA Art Department (est. 1954) and University of Alaska, Fairbanks-UAF Art Department (est. 1917).

The nation’s foremost business schools have one thing in common – they excel in all six business competencies by offering unparalled preparation for entry into the aggressive business world. There are six core business competencies in business school are accounting, finance, general management, global management, marketing, and operations. The nation’s leading business schools can be found all over the country from the Massachusetts to Alabama to California. In Alabama, more than a dozen business schools made the cut.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers at a Glance

Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers pilot and navigate aircraft for the transport of passengers and cargo. Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers typically work with a team of flight attendants, crewmembers, and personnel on the ground during takeoffs, during the duration of the flight, and during landings. Airline pilots, copilots, & flight engineers use a wide variety of electronic equipment such as gauges, control panels, and flight management computers to guide the flight.  

Air Traffic Controllers at a Glance

Air traffic controllers help aircraft move safely through in the air and on the ground by using radar and other electronic equipment to direct ground  movement, takeoffs, and direct landings. They keep pilots abreast of changes in weather and they keep aircraft a safe distance apart during flights. Airport tower controllers direct the flow of aircraft in and out of the airport only and flight service specialists help maintain safety by informing pilots of weather conditions, terrain issues, and the best routes in their immediate area. Air traffic controllers’ main responsibility is safety, but they also help with emergencies that may involve searching for missing aircraft and they also help to minimize delays.