College of Health News

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

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

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

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UAA’s College of Health: Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

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UAA's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner

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Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Alaska communities as a family nurse practitioner.

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Seeking Neighborly Advice

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Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Alaska communities.

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‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’

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