College of Health News

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Nursing alumna honored with prestigious Milken Educator Award

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Earlier this year, Megan Eilers, a health occupations teacher at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks, was named a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award recipient, an honor considered to be the “Oscars of teaching.”

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Hidden Homelessness

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The ƵHunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. ƵAlumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.

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Student Spotlight: Iliamna O'Malley advances her nursing education with support from RRANN

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Iliamna O'Malley pursues nursing degree from Fairbanks with support from RRANN.

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Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

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Alaska AHEC Scholar's article about improving Alaska's communities through healthcare.

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Alumni Spotlight: Dakota Ramirez - Special Olympics Community Programs Manager

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Dakota Ramirez, an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences, serves as the Community Programs Manager for Special Olympics Alaska. She applies her education to create meaningful programs and support families with disabilities, fostering inclusion and empowerment.