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

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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.

30 future physicians start classes in ҹɫÊÓÆµapp’s biggest med school cohort ever

AK WWAMI students

30 ҹɫÊÓÆµappns started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state’s only med school program, ҹɫÊÓÆµapp WWAMI.

Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

Natalie Watson from AWARE teaches about sexual assault prevention and resources in Skagway.

A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, ҹɫÊÓÆµapp. 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.

UAA College of Health announces Kathy Craft as interim dean

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

Student Spotlight: Lisa Reed - From flowers to medical coding

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School of Allied Health student Lisa Reed is a lifelong ҹɫÊÓÆµappn and former floral manager, now pursuing a career in medical coding.

UAA launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity

Seawolf Food Pantry

UAA has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.

Wildfire smoke and health

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Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.

Student Spotlight: Ky Martin- Combining public health passion with real-world experience

Ky Martin tabling for the Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Recreation Center.

DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.

UAA’s College of Health: Empowering ҹɫÊÓÆµapp’s future, one nurse at a time

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UAA's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.

Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered

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DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.

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