College of Health News

Maisha Chowdhury stands in front of a wall of windows on in the University's Spine. She is wearing a white patterned dress and smiling at the camera. Read More

COH student commencement speaker Maisha Chowdhury: "Believe in yourself and show up"

 |  Michelle Saport  | 

Health sciences major and psychology minor Maisha Chowdhury describes choosing to attend 乐播传媒 as the best decision of her life (so far) and for making her the person she is today. The fall 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker hopes her own journey inspires others to take risks and follow their passion.

ACFTA team members Joanne Wiita, Angelia Trujillo, and Kathi Trawver stand in front of a mosaic, smiling. Read More

Alaska legislature staff visit ACFTA awareness event

 |  Alison Miller  |  ,

On Nov. 13, the College of Health hosted a legislative event highlighting the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) in the Health Sciences Building. Co-led by Nursing Professor Angelia Trujillo, D.N.P., and Social Work Professor Kathi Trawver, Ph.D., the event brought together health care professionals, community partners, and legislators to learn more about ACFTA鈥檚 mission.

Elaina Mack wears her 乐播传媒 jersey (#20) and stands holding the Alaska State Flag by the upper corners behind her back. Read More

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

 |  Tyler Lane, Alaska's News Source  |  , , ,

Elaina Mack, a senior kinesiology major from King Cove, broke school records with 10 successful three-point shots in the Seawolves game against Northwest U. Mack scored a total of 41 points over the course of the game.

Panelists connect via Zoom during the 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities鈥 session, offering personal testimonies and professional insights that helped students better understand the realities and opportunities within disability-related care. Read More

乐播传媒 College of Health Kicks Off 2025鈥2026 Interprofessional Education Series on 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities鈥

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

Recently, on November 7, the 乐播传媒 College of Health鈥檚 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee launched its 2025鈥2026 event series with a session focused on 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities.鈥

Dr. Jay Butler wears a suit and smiles at the camera against a dark gray backdrop. Read More

Provost Denise Runge announces Dr. Jay Butler as new dean for 乐播传媒 College of Health

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

Dr. Jay Butler has been selected as the next dean for the College of Health following a months-long search. He brings decades of public health leadership experience in Alaska and nationally.