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Through disciplined planning, Idaho State’s College of Pharmacy is innovating and thriving

UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy students at °µÍøÊÓÆµAnchorage Campus

The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program shows that now more than ever, leadership comes down to knowing when and how to pivot—adapting with purpose to serve communities across Alaska and Idaho.

Dying to learn from UAA’s human cadavers

Anatomy Lab at °µÍøÊÓÆµAnchorage campus

Sarah Beam, assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI, recently led a tour of UAA’s anatomy lab, where students from undergraduate, occupational therapy, and medical programs gain hands-on experience learning from real human donors.

Babies born to mothers from rural Alaska areas are more likely to be preterm, study finds

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Micah Hahn associate professor for the Institute of Circumpolar Health recently discussed research she co-authored examining preterm births in Alaska.

Video: Seawolf Food Pantry serves students

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°µÍøÊÓÆµSeawolf Food Pantry relies on donations and the °µÍøÊÓÆµFood Insecurity Fund to support students facing food insecurity.

If You Can't Bite, You Can't Fight Col. Robinson's Legacy of Leadership and Dental Care in Military Readiness

°µÍøÊÓÆµDental Clinic on a sunny day

Former °µÍøÊÓÆµDental Hygiene program adjunct faculty member Col. Julie M. Robinson is recognized for her dedication to the dental profession.

Grassroots pantry at °µÍøÊÓÆµis aimed at easing food insecurity among students

°µÍøÊÓÆµSeawolf Food Pantry Cake

The °µÍøÊÓÆµSeawolf Food Pantry celebrates its new location with faculty, staff, and students, encouraging those experiencing food insecurity to take advantage of this vital resource.

Hands-on career fair brings resources to rural students

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UAA's Area Health Education Center (AHEC) helped bring hands-on healthcare career opportunities to over 100 students at a career fair in Ninilchik, where they engaged in activities like sheep eye dissections to explore health-related fields.

Alaska property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains ‘exceptionally’ high

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°µÍøÊÓÆµJustice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the °µÍøÊÓÆµAlaska Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.

Alaska training program aims to better equip rural medical providers to spot trauma, abuse

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Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA, visits Unalaska to train health care professionals on how to better serve patients who have been victims of violence.

Let's Talk About Sexual Health, Alaska

Allex Mahanna, MPH student presents poster on sexual health

Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Alaskans.

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