Now Offered at UAA: Earn your medical assisting certificate
UAA is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.
College of Health News
Spotlight: Dietetics & Nutrition Faculty
The Dietetics and Nutrition program is led by a dedicated team of faculty members committed to providing academic excellence while supporting students' well-being on campus.
Faculty Spotlight: Rodger Lewerenz- Passionate about nursing education
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the UAA School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.
Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit
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).
Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education
Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.
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