College of Health News

Jessica Ross stands on a stage. She is holding a microphone and wearing traditional Indigenous clothing. Behind her is a projector screen that reads "The Teachings of Qengaga Yey." Read More

Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Jessica Ross, an alumni of UAA's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.

A black and white portrait depicts Dr. Jean Snyder smiling. Read More

A career of service and teaching: Dr. Jean Snyder named 熊猫在线视频 Family Physician of the Year

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  , , ,

Dr. Jean Snyder鈥檚 career in family medicine has spanned decades, continents, and nearly every corner of patient care. Now, after years of serving communities across 熊猫在线视频 and beyond, she has been recognized as the 熊猫在线视频 Family Physician of the Year by the 熊猫在线视频 Academy of Family Physicians.

Students engage in a trial simulation in the new Havelock Classroom. One student stands at the podium and speaks into the microphone. On either side, students sit at the prosecution and defense tables. Audience members observe from the gallery area behind them. Read More

From classroom to courtroom: UAA opens the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Center

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.

Students engage in a trial simulation in the new Havelock Classroom. One student stands at the podium and speaks into the microphone. On either side, students sit at the prosecution and defense tables. Audience members observe from the gallery area behind them. Read More

From classroom to courtroom: UAA opens the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Center

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.

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

Get to know Dr. Jay Butler, new dean of the College of Health

 |  Alison Miller  |  ,

As we step into a new year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jay Butler as the new Dean of the College of Health. A veteran of the public health and infectious disease field, Dr. Butler also has years of experience working in 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 unique health landscape. He鈥檚 excited to bring fresh energy to COH鈥檚 goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.