College of Health News

Kristen Alcorn is wearing aviator sunglasses, a colorful head scarf, and blue scrubs. She is standing outside in front of a dusty white SUV labeled "Ambulance." Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Alcorn - from nursing student to business owner

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , ,

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.

Dacia Davis stands on a snowy road in Talkeetna with trees on either side. She is wearing a multicolored knit beanie hat and a black coat and is smiling. Read More

Employee Spotlight: Dacia Davis - on teaching and finding the good

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , , ,

Dacia Davis, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work and a graduate of UAA's MSW program, finds inspiration in teaching and community.

The Health Sciences Building sits behind several trees with golden leaves. The foreground includes a carpet of fallen leaves on the ground. Read More

UAA taps veteran ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ medical professional as new College of Health dean

 |  Yereth Rosen, ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Beacon  | 

Dr. Jay Butler has been appointed dean of the UAA College of Health. He will begin his role in late Dec. 2025, bringing extensive experience in public health and infectious disease research.

Dr. Jay Butler wears a suit and smiles at the camera against a dark gray backdrop. Read More

Provost Denise Runge announces Dr. Jay Butler as new dean for UAA College of Health

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

Dr. Jay Butler has been selected as the next dean for the College of Health following a months-long search. He brings decades of public health leadership experience in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ and nationally.

Assistant Dean Brad Myrstol, Representative Andy Josephson, Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, and Senator Matt Claman stand side by side in front of a podium in the Havelock Simulation courtroom. Myrstol is holding the framed legislative citation. Read More

UAA Justice Center turns 50 – and receives a special award

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

The UAA Justice Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special legislative citation presented by ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ state legislators. The citation recognized decades of impactful research, education, and public service in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ.