College of Health News

Nursing students at the Student Health and Counseling Center Read More

Students find care and careers at Health and Counseling Center

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The Student Health and Counseling Center has accepted hundreds of student interns from the College of Health; many full-time staff even started as interns themselves. Here, this semester's students share their thoughts on the value of interning in UAA's student-focused, student-funded health center.

Dog sled team Read More

Spring break on ice

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This spring break, a small group of students traveled between backcountry lodges via dog sled, fat bike and snowmachine as part of a unique two-credit course designed by physical education major Robert Forto.

School of Nursing RRANN students Read More

Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care in Alaska

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Johnson & Johnson's Discover Nursing piece on Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care in Alaska with the RRANN program.

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Field's Day: Senior skier tops podium

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Charley Field had a dramatic start to her senior skiing season. At the Montana State University Invite in Big Sky on Jan. 8, with her parents in the audience, she won her first ever college race by the slimmest possible margin. "It was a surprise," she said with a laugh. "I went to the board and realized I'd won by one [hundredth of a second]."

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Health sciences major receives CESA funding to work with adults diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Each semester at UAA, students from various colleges and majors collaborate with professors to help them achieve success with community engagement projects. Community Engaged Student Assistants, also known as CESA students, play a vital role in conducting research and connecting UAA to the greater Alaska community.