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Scholarship recipient hopes to start a domino effect by paying it forward

AHAINA Student of Excellence and legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen. (Photo by James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage)

Legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen knows a thing or two about scholarship application anxiety. As a lead coach for the UAA eWolf ePortfolio program stationed in the UAA Multicultural Center, she helps students navigate what can be a complicated and time-consuming process.

Looking down the road

Carrie Doyle, James Reineke, and Karen Turner

How integral is Providence to Alaska? Not only does the hospital make up the second half of the namesake UMED District, but the organization is the largest non-government employer in the state, naturally resulting in the employment of a large number of UAA nursing and surgical technology alumni.

Looking down the road

Carrie Doyle, James Reineke, and Karen Turner

How integral is Providence to Alaska? Not only does the hospital make up the second half of the namesake UMED District, but the organization is the largest non-government employer in the state, naturally resulting in the employment of a large number of UAA nursing and surgical technology alumni.

Surprise: Alaska has ticks, and more are on the way

A tick sits on a leaf

While Alaska’s skilled hunters may be very aware of ticks on wildlife, news of newly arriving ticks is important to learn. In addition, dog owners and walkers may need to come up to speed. Alaska’s warming winters and the broader habitat for ticks in the Lower 48 and Canada may provide a channel for rarer types to get to Alaska and survive here. Join us to find out how the research is progressing, what the findings reveal, how you can participate, and how UAA faculty and graduate students are supporting the work.

Alumni of Distinction: Angelia Trujillo

Angelia Trujillo

Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has been awarded the UAA Alumni Humanitarian Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of nursing and to Alaska’s communities. Trujillo earned her M.S. in Nursing Science from UAA in 2004, and her B.S. in Nursing Science here in 1997.

Gloria Burnett elected president of National AHEC Organization

Gloria Burnett

Gloria Burnett, director of the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, has been selected as president-elect of the National AHEC Organization (NAO).

WWAMI director named Alaska Family Physician of the Year

Kathy Young

Kathy Young, interim director of the WWAMI medical education program, has received the Alaska Family Physician of the Year Award from the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians.

UAA's Kurgat honored by Alaska Legislature

Caroline Kurgat

UAA student-athlete Caroline Kurgat was honored last week with a legislative citation from the state of Alaska. The Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature members congratulate Kurgat for her outstanding athletic ability and dedication to excellence.

Tour the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program in Anchorage, Alaska with Dr. Thomas Wadsworth!

PharmD Classroom

Join Dr. Thomas Wadsworth as he gives you a personal tour of the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program. You'll see the classrooms, student lounge, administration office, and the campus! You might recognize some of the Alaska Student Pharmacists hard at work.

The Road Less Taken: Mark Heinrichs on Forging a New Career

Portrait of Mark Heinrichs

Have you ever contemplated a career change? It’s a big move forPortrait of Legal studies student Mark Heinrichs anybody—particularly if you’re more than a few years into your current career. It can be risky, intimidating and hard to even know where to start.

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