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Employee Spotlight: Amy Doogan - Inspiring students through law and community service

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Justice Center Assistant Professor Amy Doogan was recently recognized for her work with the Color of Justice program, which received the 2025 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education.

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Simulated birth training gives doula trainees real-world practice at UAA

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The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center collaborates with the Division of Population Health Sciences and Due North Support Services’ Full Embrace Doula Program to host a full-day simulation training for doula trainees.

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30 future physicians start classes in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s biggest med school cohort ever

 |  Rachel Cassandra  | 

30 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state’s only med school program, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI.

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Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

 |  Melinda Munson  |  ,

A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.

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UAA College of Health announces Kathy Craft as interim dean

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

The College of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Craft as interim dean, effective July 1, 2025.