Student Stories

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

Elaina Mack wears her UAA jersey (#20) and stands holding the Alaska State Flag by the upper corners behind her back.

Elaina Mack, a senior kinesiology major from King Cove, broke school records with 10 successful three-point shots in the Seawolves game against Northwest U. Mack scored a total of 41 points over the course of the game.

Graduate student spotlight: Keely Livingston

Keely Livingston, MPH student, smiles as she stands in a field of red flowers wearing a flannel shirt.

From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, Alaska.

Former UAA track athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby

SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Alaska Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.

UW medical student working in Ketchikan

Rhianna Merriman

Alaska WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.

30 future physicians start classes in Alaska’s biggest med school cohort ever

AK WWAMI students

30 Alaskans started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state’s only med school program, Alaska WWAMI.

Student Spotlight: Lisa Reed - From flowers to medical coding

uaa campus flowers

School of Allied Health student Lisa Reed is a lifelong Alaskan and former floral manager, now pursuing a career in medical coding.

Student Spotlight: Ky Martin- Combining public health passion with real-world experience

Ky Martin tabling for the Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Recreation Center.

DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.

Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination

wwami student and family

Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination.

‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’

2025 Spring Commencement

Darren Tivnan, valedictorian and radiologic technology graduate, speaks at commencement May 7, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.

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