Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller retiring after 18 years with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Professor of Public Health Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller is retiring after 18 years with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
College of Health News
‘It’s a calling’: 70 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students earn nursing degrees days before National Nurse Week
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature
Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children’s literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Alaska. Now completing her Master of Public Health at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.
Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award
Jessica Ross, an alumni of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.
Alumni Spotlight: Tara Schmidt - on leveraging relationships in school and beyond
Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ shaped her career path—from the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.
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