College of Health News

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.

Master of Social Work student MiLee Yu stands on a red bridge with one arm on the railing. In the distance behind the bridge is a waterfall and vegetation on a cliff. Read More

Student Spotlight: MiLee Yu – 2025 BSW Student of the Year

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , ,

MiLee Yu is a graduate of the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In September 2025, MiLee was awarded the BSW Student of the Year award at the Biennial National Association of Social Workers (NASW) ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Chapter Conference.

Donna Aguiniga, Matthew Cuellar and Mary Dallas Allen smiling, standing in front of trees Read More

UAA’s School of Social Work $1.2 million Department of Education grant will fill school social worker shortage in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ

 |  Catalina Myers  |  , , , ,

UAA's School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the need for ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ social workers in a K-12 setting. The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development program (SSWEND) aims to graduate a cohort of 31 fellows by 2026 who will increase the amount of school-based mental health service providers in high-needs schools.

Jaquisa Oliver taking social worker oath Read More

Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

 |  Chynna Lockett  |  , , ,

A Gala was held to celebrate the School of Social Work Spring graduates. About 100 people attended the event, filling the room with bustling conversation. Five students graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs share why social work motivates them.

Katie Lester and her service dog Read More

BSW student Katie Lester wins scholarship and hopes to continue advocacy work

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , ,

Katie Lester, a senior in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ, recently received $8,000 from the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) scholarship program with multiple sponsors donating to the scholarship. Katie was one of 30 scholarship recipients and her award was specifically for academic excellence and service to the community.