Events and Highlights

Faculty Spotlight: Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen- Speech-Language Pathology program director and recent Ph.D. graduate

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Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Speech-Language Pathology program director, shares her passion for education and research after recently earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

UAA Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Alaska

Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution

Assistant Dean for the UAA Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.

Faculty Spotlight: Grace Leu Burke- Mentorship and medical laboratory science

Grace Leu Burke standing with her skis at Hatcher Pass, AK

Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.

Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence Oh Wow (COW) Awards

Amana Mbise and Sharyl Toscano professional photos side by side

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.

Now Offered at UAA: Earn your medical assisting certificate

MA student at the Allied Health Sciences building on UAA Anchorage campus

UAA is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.

Spotlight: Dietetics & Nutrition Faculty

Lorem ipsumFrom top left to right: Emily Faerber, Carrie King, Melissa Chulpach. From bottom right to left: Amy Urbanus, Amanda Walch

The Dietetics and Nutrition program is led by a dedicated team of faculty members committed to providing academic excellence while supporting students' well-being on campus.

Faculty Spotlight: Rodger Lewerenz- Passionate about nursing education

Rodger Lewerenz professional headshot

Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the UAA School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce)

The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by UAA’s Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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

Carrie Shamburger professional photo

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 celebrates and honors Native Heritage Month

Jessica Ross at UAA's Native Heritage Celebration

UAA hosts its first Native Heritage Month celebration, inviting students and community members to honor Alaska Native culture and resilience.

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