College of Health

  • Jaquisa Oliver taking social worker oath

    Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

    A Gala was held to celebrate the School of Social Work Spring graduates. About 100 people attended the event, filling the room with bustling conversation. Five students graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs share why social work motivates them.

    Student Stories
  • Guy Harris

    MSW Student Spotlight: Guy Harris

    "For all those deciding what to do following high school, I encourage you to find your passion, that spark that brings you joy and motivation. If you don’t quite know what you want to do with your life, that is okay. When you find the path that motivates you, take each small step one by one, but don’t stop growing," said MSW student Guy Harris.

    Student Stories
  • Dr. Vanessa Meade

    Honoring Mary Louise Rasmuson: School of Social Work faculty Vanessa Meade instrumental in Alaska VA renaming

    On Feb. 24, the Alaska VA Clinic was officially renamed the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System, a collaborative effort that included both Alaska senators and U.S Representative, as well as the invaluable contributions of Assistant Professor Vanessa Meade in UAA’s School of Social Work.

    In the News
  • A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Alaska was presented to the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.

    UAA receives $1.5M to increase social worker workforce

    A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Alaska was presented to the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.

    Events and Highlights

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Student Stories

Student Stories
Jaquisa Oliver taking social worker oath

Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

19 days ago
Guy Harris

MSW Student Spotlight: Guy Harris

a month ago
Mateo Jaime

Aging out of Alaska’s foster care system on his own terms

7 months ago

Research

Research
Amana Mbise, Ph.D., closing out his presentation during the Alaska Black Caucus town hall event

Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities experienced by Black Alaskans

11 months ago
An adult holds the hand of a child

Talk of Alaska: Breaking the cycle of removal for Black and Indigenous children

a year ago
Kids playing with fallen leaves during fall season

UAA researchers hope to move child welfare away from separation and toward community building

a year ago

Events and Highlights

Events and Highlights
A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Alaska was presented to the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.

UAA receives $1.5M to increase social worker workforce

6 months ago
Amana Mbise, Ph.D., closing out his presentation during the Alaska Black Caucus town hall event

Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities experienced by Black Alaskans

11 months ago
Photo of Jessica Ullrich

Dr. Jessica Ullrich to present at Brazelton Touchpoints Center's virtual National Forum

a year ago

Alumni

Alumni
Amanda Metivier

Social work alumni Amanda Metivier appointed Child Welfare Academy director

10 months ago
Kim Kovol

MSW alumni Kim Kovol appointed acting DFCS commissioner

11 months ago
Amanda Metivier

Alumni of Distinction: Amanda Metivier

a year ago

In the News

In the News
Dr. Vanessa Meade

Honoring Mary Louise Rasmuson: School of Social Work faculty Vanessa Meade instrumental in Alaska VA renaming

2 months ago
A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Alaska was presented to the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.

UAA receives $1.5M to increase social worker workforce

6 months ago
Mateo Jaime

Aging out of Alaska’s foster care system on his own terms

7 months ago
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