Student Spotlight: Pamela Thomas - on connecting research, community, and health
For Pamela Thomas, health begins with connection--connection to family, community, culture, land, and the systems that shape our everyday life.
College of Health News
Employee Spotlight: Dacia Davis - on teaching and finding the good
Dacia Davis, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work and a graduate of UAA's MSW program, finds inspiration in teaching and community.
Student Spotlight: MiLee Yu – 2025 BSW Student of the Year
MiLee Yu is a graduate of the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In September 2025, MiLee was awarded the BSW Student of the Year award at the Biennial National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Chapter Conference.
Student Spotlight: Keyshon China – Advocating for youth and underserved communities
MSW student Keyshon China is dedicated to serving youth and underserved communities, gaining hands-on experience through UAA's School of Social Work and various extracurricular organizations.
Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA’s 2024 spring commencement
College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday’s ceremony.
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