‘The doors are wide open’
UAA College of Health graduates from Kenai Peninsula College walk at the Spring 2026 Kachemak Bay Campus commencement ceremony.
College of Health News
Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller retiring after 18 years with UAA
Professor of Public Health Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller is retiring after 18 years with UAA
‘It’s a calling’: 70 UAA students earn nursing degrees days before National Nurse Week
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature
Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children’s literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. Now completing her Master of Public Health at UAA, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.
Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award
Jessica Ross, an alumni of UAA's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.
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