College of Health News

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Student Spotlight: Volleyball star Nicole Blue shares tips for success on and off the court

Nicole Blue is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. She's also a senior player on the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ women's volleyball team! Blue shared her experiences in the programs.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s School of Social Work $1.2 million Department of Education grant will fill school social worker shortage in Alaska

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the need for Alaska social workers in a K-12 setting. The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development program (SSWEND) aims to graduate a cohort of 31 fellows by 2026 who will increase the amount of school-based mental health service providers in high-needs schools.

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Slideshow: School of Nursing White Coat Ceremony

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The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ School of Nursing held its first hybrid white coat ceremony to celebrate the student's decision to become a professional nurse.

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Faculty Spotlight: New NRC Co-Director, Vanessa Hiratsuka

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Vanessa Hiratsuka from CHD and Britteny Howell from DPHS are the new Co-Directors for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s National Resource Center on Alaska Native Elders. Vanessa Hiratsuka shares her hopes for the center’s future.

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Faculty Spotlight: New NRC Co-Director, Britteny Howell

 |  Chynna Lockett  |  , , ,

Vanessa Hiratsuka from CHD and Britteny Howell from DPHS are the new Co-Directors for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s National Resource Center on Alaska Native Elders. Britteny Howell shares her journey into geriatrics.