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Stacy Brunquist stands in front of a wall of windows in the UAA Spine. She is wearing a pink and white patterned shirt and smiling at the camera. Read More

COH graduate student commencement speaker Stacy Brunquist: Special delivery

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

As a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital and adjunct faculty member for the UAA School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the fall Class of 2025 Stacy Brunquist weaves education into everything she does — training new caregivers, guiding parents learning to care for their newborns, and sharing knowledge with professionals from Utqiaġvik to Sitka.

Maisha Chowdhury stands in front of a wall of windows on in the University's Spine. She is wearing a white patterned dress and smiling at the camera. Read More

COH student commencement speaker Maisha Chowdhury: "Believe in yourself and show up"

 |  Michelle Saport  | 

Health sciences major and psychology minor Maisha Chowdhury describes choosing to attend UAA as the best decision of her life (so far) and for making her the person she is today. The fall 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker hopes her own journey inspires others to take risks and follow their passion.

Wendy stands next to a poster titled "School Nurse" at the 2024 "Stuff the Bus" event. Read More

Student Spotlight: Wendy DeGraffenried – on following your passion and practicing self care

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

Master of Nursing Education and Leadership student Wendy DeGraffenried reflects on her educational and professional journey. As a school nurse and adjunct instructor, Wendy found her passion in mentoring other nursing professionals – something that she hopes to carry forward with her as she starts a new chapter.

Laura Aspelund stands in front of the mirrored Heath Satow sculpture on the UAA campus. She is smiling and wearing a red kuspuk. Read More

Honoring heritage: Laura Aspelund’s journey in medicine and mentorship

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  ,

Laura Aspelund is a second-year medical student in the Alaska WWAMI program. As a medical student mentor in the Alaska Native into Oncology (ANION) program, she helps guide Alaska Native high school and college students exploring careers in medicine.

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

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

 |  Tyler Lane, Alaska's News Source  |  , , ,

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.

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