College of Health News

Assistant Dean Brad Myrstol, Representative Andy Josephson, Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, and Senator Matt Claman stand side by side in front of a podium in the Havelock Simulation courtroom. Myrstol is holding the framed legislative citation. Read More

UAA Justice Center turns 50 – and receives a special award

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The UAA Justice Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special legislative citation presented by Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ state legislators. The citation recognized decades of impactful research, education, and public service in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.

Volleyball athletes in green jerseys stand on the court next to faculty. Read More

Serving up appreciation: volleyball athletes honor COH faculty on the court

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On September 27, the women’s volleyball team invited faculty to join them on the court for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Among the honorees were four standout educators from the College of Health, each nominated by students.

Master of Social Work student MiLee Yu stands on a red bridge with one arm on the railing. In the distance behind the bridge is a waterfall and vegetation on a cliff. Read More

Student Spotlight: MiLee Yu – 2025 BSW Student of the Year

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MiLee Yu is a graduate of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™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) Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Chapter Conference.

The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team gathered to celebrate receiving a Legislative Citation from the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Legislature, honoring 20 years of dedicated work. The recognition celebrates AHEC’s crucial role in strengthening the state’s health care workforce and promoting health equity across Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ AHEC Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with Legislative Citation

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

Oct. 3, 2025, was a big day for the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which is proudly housed within the UAA College of Health! AHEC marked its 20th anniversary with a special legislative citation from the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ State Legislature—a well-deserved recognition for two decades of crucial work.

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Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

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Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.