College of Health News

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

A career of service and teaching: Dr. Jean Snyder named ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Family Physician of the Year

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  , , ,

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

A person dressed as Spirit the Seawolf stands in the Havelock classroom wearing black robes and holding a gavel. Behind them are celebratory balloon pillars and a slide about the dedication and grand opening. Read More

UAA opens new trial simulation courtroom for justice students

 |  Nathan Espindula  |  , ,

The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.

A person dressed as Spirit the Seawolf stands in the Havelock classroom wearing black robes and holding a gavel. Behind them are celebratory balloon pillars and a slide about the dedication and grand opening. Read More

UAA opens new trial simulation courtroom for justice students

 |  Nathan Espindula  |  , ,

The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.

Jay Butler stands in front of a building at the UAA campus while it snows lightly. He is wearing a black puffy jacket and smiling. Read More

Bringing health care into focus: Jay Butler is UAA’s new College of Health Dean

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

Butler’s deep connection to ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ, paired with his extensive background in public health, infectious disease and health care leadership, made him the perfect fit as UAA’s new College of Health (COH) dean. Butler officially stepped into the role Dec. 28, bringing decades of experience — and has hit the ground running.

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 ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s unique health landscape. He’s excited to bring fresh energy to COH’s goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.