Food insecurity and relief
Serving up hope: the Seawolf Food Pantry provides relief for UAA students experiencing food insecurity.
College of Health News
Fungi and spruce may help solve Alaska’s plastic pollution problem
DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing Alaska’s pollution challenges.
Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA
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
SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Alaska Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.
Empowering Communities Through Harm Reduction: Alaska WWAMI Student Abigail Crawford Discusses the Narcan Education & Distribution Project
Second-year WWAMI medical student Abigail Crawford is helping lead an initiative that’s saving lives and reshaping the way people think about opioid overdose. As co-lead of the Narcan Education & Distribution Project at the Anchorage WWAMI site, Crawford works alongside fellow student volunteers to provide free community training and resources focused on opioid overdose response.
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