College of Health News

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

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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.

Volleyball athletes in green jerseys stand on the court next to faculty. Read More

Serving up appreciation: volleyball athletes honor COH faculty on the court

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On September 27, the women’s volleyball team invited faculty to join them on the court for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Among the honorees were four standout educators from the College of Health, each nominated by students.

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

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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.

The ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team gathered to celebrate receiving a Legislative Citation from the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Legislature, honoring 20 years of dedicated work. The recognition celebrates AHEC’s crucial role in strengthening the state’s health care workforce and promoting health equity across ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ AHEC Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with Legislative Citation

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

Oct. 3, 2025, was a big day for the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which is proudly housed within the UAA College of Health! AHEC marked its 20th anniversary with a special legislative citation from the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ State Legislature—a well-deserved recognition for two decades of crucial work.

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Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

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Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.