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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 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP).

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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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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鈥檚 literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote 熊猫在线视频. 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.

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Alumni Spotlight: Tara Schmidt - on leveraging relationships in school and beyond

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at UAA shaped her career path鈥攆rom the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.

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Rethinking Aging: COH faculty offer new insights on mental health, culture, and community

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Division of Population Health Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Britteny Howell recently published two new studies that investigates the relationship between aging and mental health. Her research seeks to explore gaps in existing literature about how the experience of aging is shape by factors like social context, culture, activities, beliefs, environment, and more.