Hunger & Homelessness Support Network
The Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) is an interdisciplinary, cross-campus initiative based in the College of Health that works to develop sustainable solutions for UAA students facing food and housing insecurity. Our research team conducted multiple campus-wide surveys to identify economic barriers that impact students' well-being and education.
Results of our initial (published) survey found:
A follow up (unpublished) survey was conducted in November 2018 and found:
UAA employees, students and community programs provide services to help students get what they need so they can focus on their education.
FEATURED PROJECTS
NEWS & Stories
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.
Human Services alumna Billie Slaikeu knows a thing or two about what it means to start over. A retired certified nursing assistant, Billie returned to school in her sixties after being inspired by her daughter’s experience with mental illness. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2025.
Human Services alumna Billie Slaikeu knows a thing or two about what it means to start over. A retired certified nursing assistant, Billie returned to school in her sixties after being inspired by her daughter’s experience with mental illness. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2025.
UAA hosts its first Native Heritage Month celebration, inviting students and community members to honor Alaska Native culture and resilience.
When human services and social work alumna Cass Pook says she has always been a helper, she’s not just referring to her nature as an empathetic and compassionate listener. “Culturally, it's in my DNA to be a helper,” said Pook. “Looking back on it throughout history, 100 or 200 years ago I would have been doing the same thing. I was born to be a social worker.”
Upcoming Events
Contact Us:
Travis Hedwig
Phone: 907-229-2784
Email: thhedwig@alaska.edu
Professional Studies Building (PSB) 205
2533 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
Hunger and Homelessness Support Network
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 205
Anchorage, AK 99508
