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Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

School of Nursing students presenting at Kachemak bay Campus

Nursing students from UAA and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.

Faculty Spotlight: Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen- Speech-Language Pathology program director and recent Ph.D. graduate

Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen uaa headshot

Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Speech-Language Pathology program director, shares her passion for education and research after recently earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

UAA Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Alaska

Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution

Assistant Dean for the UAA Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.

Through disciplined planning, Idaho State’s College of Pharmacy is innovating and thriving

UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy students at UAA Anchorage Campus

The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program shows that now more than ever, leadership comes down to knowing when and how to pivot—adapting with purpose to serve communities across Alaska and Idaho.

Dying to learn from UAA’s human cadavers

Anatomy Lab at UAA Anchorage campus

Sarah Beam, assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI, recently led a tour of UAA’s anatomy lab, where students from undergraduate, occupational therapy, and medical programs gain hands-on experience learning from real human donors.

Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

By Thao, MPH alumna

Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Alaska’s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.

Faculty Spotlight: Grace Leu Burke- Mentorship and medical laboratory science

Grace Leu Burke standing with her skis at Hatcher Pass, AK

Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.

Harnessing the power of community

Albiona Selimi spring 2025 commencement speaker smiling with scenic bakground

Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women’s studies and justice—on her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.

Alumni Spotlight: Jailyn Hitchings- First generation college graduate and nurse

School of Nursing Student Jailyn Hitchings giving a poster presentation

School of Nursing alumna Jailyn Hitchings reflects on her time at UAA and her new role as a registered nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital.

Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence Oh Wow (COW) Awards

Amana Mbise and Sharyl Toscano professional photos side by side

The CAFE Oh Wow (COW) Awards are put on by the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) and honors faculty who show excellence in teaching, research/creative activity, mentorship, and more.

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