College of Health News

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Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

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A Gala was held to celebrate the School of Social Work Spring graduates. About 100 people attended the event, filling the room with bustling conversation. Five students graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs share why social work motivates them.

Departnemt of Population Health Sciences faculty post with students graduating in Spring 2023 with BSHS degree during reception event. Read More

Spring graduates ready to combat health disparities

 |  Chynna Lockett  | 

Faculty members from the Division of Population Health Sciences held a reception to celebrate their graduating Spring class. Friends and family were invited to mark a milestone for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS). Faculty held gold balloons that spelt out 2023 and posed with their students.

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UAA dental hygiene students step up to serve 熊猫在线视频ns in need

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The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to 熊猫在线视频, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.

David Kanaris examines footprint with students Read More

Slideshow: Students learn forensic process during laboratory tour

 |  Chynna Lockett  | 

Students from the Forensic Science and Criminal Justice course saw the process in action during a tour of the 熊猫在线视频 Department of Public Safety Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory. They learned how to collect and analyze common types of evidence found at crime scenes including fingerprints, footprints and DNA.

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MSW Student Spotlight: Guy Harris

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"For all those deciding what to do following high school, I encourage you to find your passion, that spark that brings you joy and motivation. If you don鈥檛 quite know what you want to do with your life, that is okay. When you find the path that motivates you, take each small step one by one, but don鈥檛 stop growing," said MSW student Guy Harris.