College of Health News

Keyshon China blueberry picking in the mountains Read More

Student Spotlight: Keyshon China – Advocating for Youth and Underserved Communities

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

MSW student Keyshon China is dedicated to serving youth and underserved communities, gaining hands-on experience through UAA's School of Social Work and various extracurricular organizations.

UPD Officer, Collin Hurd in front of his police car on UAA campus Read More

Walking the beat

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Collin Hurd, a former UAA Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.

Allex Mahanna, MPH student presents poster on sexual health Read More

Let's Talk About Sexual Health, Alaska

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Alaskans.

Elaina Mack hold basketball in UAA uniform Read More

Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies

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Elaina Mack, a student in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, is a dedicated UAA women's basketball player, balancing academics and athletics as she pursues her goal of becoming an athletic trainer.

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by UAA’s Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).