Student Stories

Interview with Evan Clupper, an outdoor leadership student, about his capstone trip to Denali National Park

Denali Mountain, Mount McKinley

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation graduate Rafael Alfaro and current student Evan Clupper recently led a capstone trip to Denali National Park with Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership. For Evan, the experience surpassed his expectations.

Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

Jaquisa Oliver taking social worker oath

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.

Spring graduates ready to combat health disparities

Departnemt of Population Health Sciences faculty post with students graduating in Spring 2023 with BSHS degree during reception event.

Faculty members from the Division of Population Health Sciences held a reception to celebrate their graduating Spring class. Friends and family were invited to mark a milestone for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS). Faculty held gold balloons that spelt out 2023 and posed with their students.

UAA dental hygiene students step up to serve Alaskans in need

UAA Dental Hygiene student at the RAM

The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to Alaska, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.

Slideshow: Students learn forensic process during laboratory tour

David Kanaris examines footprint with students

Students from the Forensic Science and Criminal Justice course saw the process in action during a tour of the Alaska Department of Public Safety Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory. They learned how to collect and analyze common types of evidence found at crime scenes including fingerprints, footprints and DNA.

MSW Student Spotlight: Guy Harris

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.

Community Connection: School of Nursing student reflects on personal journey

Catherine Haese

Psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner alumna Catherine Haese will serve as the graduate student speaker at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony before starting a new position where she will use her personal experience to foster addiction recovery solutions and treat mental health issues.

HPER offers a fast-growing sport to fall courses

Boy playing pickleball

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is excited to announce it is offering pickleball at UAA for the first time starting this fall.

Slideshow: Surgical technology students scrub in for mock surgery

Surgical technology students in lab

Surgical technology students learn the fundamentals of surgical technology during simulated surgery performed in the lab at UAA.

Homer nursing students stay busy with community service and training

Nursing students standing in front of Rotary flag

School of Nursing students present to the Homer Rotary Club and receive advanced neonatal training and certification.

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