College of Health News

A person dressed as Spirit the Seawolf stands in the Havelock classroom wearing black robes and holding a gavel. Behind them are celebratory balloon pillars and a slide about the dedication and grand opening. Read More

UAA opens new trial simulation courtroom for justice students

 |  Nathan Espindula  |  , ,

The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.

Jay Butler stands in front of a building at the UAA campus while it snows lightly. He is wearing a black puffy jacket and smiling. Read More

Bringing health care into focus: Jay Butler is UAA’s new College of Health Dean

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

Butler’s deep connection to Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, paired with his extensive background in public health, infectious disease and health care leadership, made him the perfect fit as UAA’s new College of Health (COH) dean. Butler officially stepped into the role Dec. 28, bringing decades of experience — and has hit the ground running.

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Get to know Dr. Jay Butler, new dean of the College of Health

 |  Alison Miller  |  ,

As we step into a new year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jay Butler as the new Dean of the College of Health. A veteran of the public health and infectious disease field, Dr. Butler also has years of experience working in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s unique health landscape. He’s excited to bring fresh energy to COH’s goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.

Elaina Mack wears her UAA jersey (#20) and stands holding the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ State Flag by the upper corners behind her back. Read More

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

 |  Tyler Lane, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ'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.

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Provost Denise Runge announces Dr. Jay Butler as new dean for UAA College of Health

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

Dr. Jay Butler has been selected as the next dean for the College of Health following a months-long search. He brings decades of public health leadership experience in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ and nationally.