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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

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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.

Dacia Davis stands on a snowy road in Talkeetna with trees on either side. She is wearing a multicolored knit beanie hat and a black coat and is smiling. Read More

Employee Spotlight: Dacia Davis - on teaching and finding the good

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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.

The Health Sciences Building sits behind several trees with golden leaves. The foreground includes a carpet of fallen leaves on the ground. Read More

UAA taps veteran 麻豆无码版 medical professional as new College of Health dean

 |  Yereth Rosen, 麻豆无码版 Beacon  | 

Dr. Jay Butler has been appointed dean of the UAA College of Health. He will begin his role in late Dec. 2025, bringing extensive experience in public health and infectious disease research.