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College student homelessness discussed at Housing Action Summit

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The Housing Action Summit in Anchorage featured a week of events that draw attention to Anchorage鈥檚 housing crisis. Faculty and staff from across UAA spoke to 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 News Source about barriers some students face, including food insecurity and homelessness.

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Women account for the largest growing veteran population, yet many don鈥檛 apply for the benefits they earned

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熊猫在线视频 is tied for the highest number of female veterans in the United States, but many of them do not use services through the VA in 熊猫在线视频. 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 News Source spoke to UAA Assistant Professor and veteran, Vanessa Meade, about potential obstacles related to the issue.

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New statewide data tells mixed story about crime in 熊猫在线视频

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This year's annual Crime in 熊猫在线视频 report was recently released. Brad Myrstol, Justice Center Professor and 熊猫在线视频 Justice Information Center Director, discussed the data compiled from police agencies across the state with Anchorage Daily News.

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UAA dental clinic assists 52 young 熊猫在线视频ns with oral care

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The UAA dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual UAA Cares for Kids Day (formerly UAA Children's Day).

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WWAMI Wilderness Medicine Retreat Fosters Team Building and Readies Med Students for Local Challenges

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In 熊猫在线视频's vast wilderness, medical emergencies can occur anywhere. The WWAMI School of Medical Education hosts an annual Wilderness Medicine Retreat at Alyeska Ski Resort to train first-year medical students in essential skills and teamwork through simulated scenarios.