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Rus'sel Sampson wears glasses and smiles at the camera. Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Rus'sel Sampson - bridging policy and practice

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

A College of Health alumna and current employee of the 麻豆无码版 Justice Information Center, Rus鈥檚el Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.

Laura Aspelund stands in front of the mirrored Heath Satow sculpture on the UAA campus. She is smiling and wearing a red kuspuk. Read More

Honoring heritage: Laura Aspelund鈥檚 journey in medicine and mentorship

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Laura Aspelund is a second-year medical student in the 麻豆无码版 WWAMI program. As a medical student mentor in the 麻豆无码版 Native into Oncology (ANION) program, she helps guide 麻豆无码版 Native high school and college students exploring careers in medicine.

Elaina Mack wears her UAA jersey (#20) and stands holding the 麻豆无码版 State Flag by the upper corners behind her back. Read More

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

 |  Tyler Lane, 麻豆无码版's News Source  |  , , ,

Elaina Mack, a senior kinesiology major from King Cove, broke school records with 10 successful three-point shots in the Seawolves game against Northwest U. Mack scored a total of 41 points over the course of the game.

Panelists connect via Zoom during the 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities鈥 session, offering personal testimonies and professional insights that helped students better understand the realities and opportunities within disability-related care. Read More

UAA College of Health Kicks Off 2025鈥2026 Interprofessional Education Series on 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities鈥

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Recently, on November 7, the UAA College of Health鈥檚 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee launched its 2025鈥2026 event series with a session focused on 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities.鈥

Kristen Alcorn is wearing aviator sunglasses, a colorful head scarf, and blue scrubs. She is standing outside in front of a dusty white SUV labeled "Ambulance." Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Alcorn - from nursing student to business owner

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , ,

School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.