College of Health programs support overdose response in rural Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, traveled to Bethel as part of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, traveled to Bethel as part of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children’s literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. Now completing her Master of Public Health at UAA, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.
Jessica Ross, an alumni of UAA's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.
Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at UAA shaped her career path—from the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.

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