For a group of University of Alaska Anchorage nursing and social work students, a journey to the mountains of rural Peru wasn't about providing healthcare; it was about learning from communities that face many of the same challenges as rural Alaska.
School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.
Nursing students from UAA and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.
School of Nursing student Sarah Brueckner shares her journey of resilience, lifelong learning, and pursuing her dream of becoming a trauma nurse.
Alaska 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Alaska resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Alaskans who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Alaska 529 accounts.
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