College of Health News

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UAA Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies co-sponsors the Pathways to Recovery Conference

 |  Eduardo Piqueiras  | 

In May 2026, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) proudly co-sponsored the Pathways to Recovery Conference hosted by the State of Alaska’s Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP).

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‘The doors are wide open’

 |  Delcenia Cosman  | 

UAA College of Health graduates from Kenai Peninsula College walk at the Spring 2026 Kachemak Bay Campus commencement ceremony.

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Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller retiring after 18 years with UAA

 |  Eduardo Piqueiras  | 

Professor of Public Health Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller is retiring after 18 years with UAA

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‘It’s a calling’: 70 UAA students earn nursing degrees days before National Nurse Week

 |  Dani Tompkins  |  , ,

Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.

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Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children’s literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Alaska. Now completing her Master of Public Health at UAA, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.