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The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) has achieved a ranking in Arizona's prestigous Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to  Work

The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is proud to be ranked #14 on the Best Places to Work – Small list in the December 16, 2025 issue of the Phoenix Business Journal — the highest-ranked university in Arizona on that list. This distinction reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a workplace where every member of our community feels valued, supported, and inspired.

What sets UAT apart isn’t just our reputation for academic excellence — it’s our intentional investment in people.

Enhancing Benefits & Perks — Supporting Lives Beyond the Job Description

Over the past 12 months, we’ve significantly expanded our benefits and perks to better support our faculty and staff in ways that go beyond the typical offerings.

Partnering with a premier group discount program, we now provide employees with free perks and a comprehensive platform of meaningful savings — including discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, and more. This initiative isn’t just about benefits on paper; it’s about empowering our team to stretch their hard-earned dollars further and enjoy life both inside and outside of work.

In addition, we introduced one of the most tangible perks our employees love: unlimited meals at the UAT Café. This isn’t just about food — it’s about nourishment, convenience, and community. By removing the everyday stress of meal prep and offering a space where colleagues can gather, recharge, and connect, we’re investing in the well-being and morale of our entire community.

A Truly Unique Perk — Summer Happiness Program

UAT’s benefits landscape goes beyond the ordinary with what has become one of our most cherished offerings: the Summer Happiness program.

Designed to brighten Arizona’s sizzling months, this initiative reflects our belief that work should be human first — and fun too. From early May through late August, employees enjoy:

• A casual dress code every day

• Weekly employee-led events that spark joy and connection

• Favorites like Tie-Dye T-Shirt Day, Christmas in July (complete with festive cookie decorating), Bingo & Trivia, and Bring Your Pet to Work Day

• Visits from snow cone and ice cream trucks

• Catered lunches and community celebrations

• A culminating Manager’s Breakfast — cooked fresh by UAT leadership for the whole campus

What makes Summer Happiness truly special is its employee-led nature. A rotating committee of staff conceptualizes and hosts events that reflect diverse personalities and passions. This ensures every summer season feels fresh, inclusive, and genuinely fun — strengthening bonds, celebrating individuality, and reminding us all why UAT is such a uniquely positive place to work.

Enhancing Benefits & Perks — Supporting Lives Beyond the Job Description

UAT isn’t just a place you work — it’s a place you belong, grow, and thrive. Being the highest-ranked university on Arizona’s Best Places to Work list demonstrates our commitment to the people who make our mission possible: passionate educators, innovators, mentors, and creators.