UAA's Dental Clinic serves up smiles and free services
UAA's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.
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Hunger & Homelessness Support Network
The Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) aims to develop sustainable solutions for UAA students facing housing and food insecurity. Our research team conducted multiple campus-wide surveys to identify economic barriers that impact students' well-being and education.
- 10.4% UAA students are homeless
- 36% UAA students experience food insecurity during the school year
- 37% UAA students don’t know if they can pay rent next month
- Financial insecurity negatively impacts education and delays program completion for 46% UAA students
UAA employees, students and community programs provide services to help students get what they need so they can focus on their education.
FEATURED PROJECTS
NEWS & Stories
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Kayhi student participates in Della Keats medical profession prep program at UAA
This summer, high school students in the Della Keats Program, administered by UAA’s WWAMI School of Medical Education, spent four immersive weeks at UAA's Anchorage campus, engaging in health science coursework and experiencing residential life.
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College of Health Partners with Be The Match to Raise Awareness
The College of Health hosted a Be The Match Drive to get more potential bone marrow donors signed up to help some Alaskans in need of treatment.
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Fighting Crime By Design
UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.
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Hidden Homelessness
The UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. UAA Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.
Upcoming Events
Contact Us:
Travis Hedwig
Phone: 907-229-2784
Email: thhedwig@alaska.edu
Location:
Professional Studies Building (PSB) 205
2533 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
Hunger and Homelessness Support Network
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 205
Anchorage, AK 99508
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