Student Stories

Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - UAA Justice Center honors graduate

Martina Weddel with scenic UAA campus background

UAA Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.

Student Spotlight: Kaycelyn Gajonera - UAA 2024 Consortium Library awardee and aspiring nurse

Kaycelyn Gajonera wearing graduation attire with greenhouse background

While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the UAA 2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.

138 miles in a kayak: HPER students paddle from Whittier to Valdez

Students kayaking

Six students in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)鈥檚 outdoor leadership program, and two instructors, completed a 14-day kayak capstone expedition.

Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA鈥檚 2024 spring commencement

Graduation Sign

College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday鈥檚 ceremony.

Student Spotlight: Iliamna O'Malley advances her nursing education with support from RRANN

Iliamna O'Malley smiling

Iliamna O'Malley pursues nursing degree from Fairbanks with support from RRANN.

Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

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熊猫在线视频 AHEC Scholar's article about improving 熊猫在线视频's communities through healthcare.

Lifetimes of helping

Cass Pook standing in rural area covered in snow

When human services and social work alumna Cass Pook says she has always been a helper, she鈥檚 not just referring to her nature as an empathetic and compassionate listener. 鈥淐ulturally, it's in my DNA to be a helper,鈥 said Pook. 鈥淟ooking back on it throughout history, 100 or 200 years ago I would have been doing the same thing. I was born to be a social worker.鈥

Student Spotlight: Volleyball star Nicole Blue shares tips for success on and off the court

Nicole Blue in volleyball uniform posing with parents on game court

Nicole Blue has been part of the Seawolf Women鈥檚 Volleyball team since 2020. She鈥檚 a champion both on and off the court! The senior is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. Blue shares some highlights from her time at UAA.

Student Spotlight: Kyla Turner - Adding artwork to campus while pursuing a nursing degree

Kyla Turner standing next to artwork

While working towards a nursing degree, Kyla Turner has created beautiful art pieces throughout campus. She explains why UAA School of Nursing is the right choice for her and how she stays connected to her culture.

ECU partnership with UAA brings rehabilitation services to remote communities

Erin Baginski

A partnership between East Carolina University and the 熊猫在线视频 is bringing speech-language pathology rehabilitation services to remote communities.

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