‘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 University of Alaska Anchorage this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
The Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN)
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:
- 8.3% of UAA students have experienced homelessness at some point while being a student.
- 44% of UAA students experienced food insecurity during the school year.
- 30% of UAA students experience housing insecurity and couldn’t afford to stay in their current place of residence, even if they wanted to.
A follow up (unpublished) survey was conducted in November 2018 and found:
- 10.4% of UAA students have experienced homelessness
- 37% of UAA students don’t know if they can pay rent next month
- Financial insecurity negatively impacts education and delays program completion for 46% UAA students
UAA employees, students and community programs provide services to help students get what they need so they can focus on their education.
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Employee Spotlight: Sara Hannon - Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center director joins 2026 ASCEND cohort
Sara Hannon serves as the director of the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center. Recently, she was selected to participate in the 2026 Advancing Simulation Careers and Empowering Next-Generation Development (ASCEND) cohort.
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UAA unveils state-of-the-art building to strengthen Alaska’s health care workforce
The UAA College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing Alaska’s growing health care needs.
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Simulated birth training gives doula trainees real-world practice at UAA
The University of Alaska Anchorage’s Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center collaborates with the Division of Population Health Sciences and Due North Support Services’ Full Embrace Doula Program to host a full-day simulation training for doula trainees.
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UAA training for health care providers keeps victims of violent crimes from falling through the cracks
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA offers free trainings for health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.
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