college of health
Our Mission: Advancing the health and well-being of people and communities.
Our Vision: Leading toward a healthier tomorrow.
Find the degree that matches your interests and talents. Learn more about our academic degrees and departments, connect with an academic advisor, or learn about the resources at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ that can help you be successful in your degree.
With more than 45 certificate or degree program options to choose from, the College of Health will help you launch your career, or find continuing education opportunities in Alaska's Healthcare industry.
This report presents an exploratory study of racial disparities in Alaska’s correctional system, combining a review of national research with an analysis of Alaska Department of Corrections (ADOC) booking data.
WWAMI, a University of Washington medical school program that serves five western states, including Alaska, recently received a $25 million endowment for scholarships to increase the number of physicians in rural and Indigenous communities.
A team of College of Health faculty and students from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ recently traveled to Bethel and two nearby rural communities to provide free speech, language, and hearing screenings.
Recent outbreaks are raising concerns about the nation’s preparedness for the next pandemic. Host Sophia Meador speaks with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Health Dean Jay Butler, MD, and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health Colin Carlson, PhD, about what the next pandemic could look like — and why the nation is not prepared to respond.
Dr. Jay Butler, dean of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Health and former CDC deputy director for infectious diseases, emphasizes evidence-based public health responses and the importance of preparedness during emerging infectious disease outbreaks.
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