College of Health News

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College of Health students bring applied public health research to Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s statewide stage

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , , ,

In January 2026, students from the College of Health showcased their public health research at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Public Health Association Summit’s annual poster session. Their projects spanned topics ranging from food security to environmental contamination, contributing valuable insights that help shape the evolving conversation around Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s public health landscape.

Students engage in a trial simulation in the new Havelock Classroom. One student stands at the podium and speaks into the microphone. On either side, students sit at the prosecution and defense tables. Audience members observe from the gallery area behind them. Read More

From classroom to courtroom: UAA opens the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Center

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.

Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers stands at the podium in the Havelock Courtroom and addresses an audience of faculty, staff, and others at the dedication event. Behind her are celebratory balloon pillars. Read More

Courtroom simulator gives UAA law students realistic trial experience

 |  Jamey Bradbury  |  ,

The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA students and others with hands-on, experiential learning in a setting identical to courts in which they will eventually practice law. The classroom is named after John E. Havelock, founding director of the UAA Justice Center.

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.

Photo shows a closed door with a sign on it that reads "UAA Seawolf Food Pantry." A small table next to the door has several canned food items and decorations. Read More

Food insecurity at UAA

 |  Kaitlyn Gaub  |  , ,

Almost half of UAA students have experienced food insecurity. UAA offers several resources to combat hunger and food insecurity, including the Seawolf Food Pantry, which supplies non-perishable foods, as well as three-day emergency food support.