College of Health News

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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.

Amana Mbise and Sharyl Toscano professional photos side by side Read More

Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence Oh Wow (COW) Awards

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The CAFE Oh Wow (COW) Awards are put on by the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) and honors faculty who show excellence in teaching, research/creative activity, mentorship, and more.

UAA alum Melanie Osborne receiving her Anchorage ATHENA Society award Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Baca Osborne- ATHENA Society inductee

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UAA Justice Center alumna Melanie Osborne has been inducted into the Anchorage ATHENA Society, recognizing her professional excellence, community contributions, and commitment to empowering women.

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Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

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Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.

UAA student Matalyn Dart receives Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 Scholarship at UAA ice rink Read More

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring UAA nursing student

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Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 accounts.