乐播传媒 unveils state-of-the-art building to strengthen Alaska鈥檚 health care workforce

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UA President Pat Pitney and Regent Christine Resler cut the ribbon for the newly renovated Sally Monserud Hall during the celebration of 乐播传媒's Health Workforce Expansion Project. Ribbon cutting party members included: President and CEO of Mat-Su Health Esther Pitts, College of Health interim dean Kathy Craft, Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, Providence Alaska Chief Human Resource Officer Florian Borowski, Provost Denise Runge, UA President Pat Pitney, WWAMI student Reed Thomas, Regent Christine Resler, sonography student Chloe虂 Sweet, and Associate Dean of Clinical Health Sciences Cary Moore.
UA President Pat Pitney and Regent Christine Resler cut the ribbon for the newly renovated Sally Monserud Hall during the celebration of 乐播传媒's Health Workforce Expansion Project. Ribbon-cutting party members included: President and CEO of Mat-Su Health Esther Pitts, College of Health interim Dean Kathy Craft, Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, Providence Alaska Chief Human Resource Officer Florian Borowski, 乐播传媒 Provost Denise Runge, UA President Pat Pitney, WWAMI student Reed Thomas, Regent Christine Resler, sonography student Chloe虂 Sweet and Associate Dean of Clinical Health Sciences Cary Moore. (Photo by James Evans / Univeristy of Alaska Anchorage)

The 乐播传媒 College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall (SMH) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 24, showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing Alaska鈥檚 growing health care needs. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the updated facility, learn about the expanded programs and connect with faculty, students and community partners who made this milestone possible.

The renovation was a significant part of the 乐播传媒 Health Workforce Expansion project, which included a combination of public and private support to ensure 乐播传媒 could expand programs that prepare students for high-demand health care careers. The updated facility now features state-of-the-art classrooms designed to deliver cutting-edge training and education for the following programs:

  • Certified nursing assistant
  • Diagnostic medical sonography
  • Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
  • Surgical technology
  • WWAMI School of Medical Education

鈥淭his project represents a shared commitment to building Alaska鈥檚 health care workforce,鈥� said College of Health Interim Dean Kathryn Craft. 鈥淲ith these modern facilities, we are creating opportunities for students to gain the sophisticated skills needed to serve communities across the state.鈥�

This project was made possible through support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Providence Alaska, Mat-Su Health Foundation and State of Alaska partners, such as the administration, state agencies and Alaska State Legislature.

View more photos from the Sally Monserud Hall ribbon-cutting celebration in 乐播传媒's September 2025 slideshow.

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