Student Stories

Student Spotlight: Sarah Brueckner- From homeschooling to future trauma nurse

Sarah Brueckner at the Run Fest Marathon holding up 3 fingers to indicate her third marathon complete

School of Nursing student Sarah Brueckner shares her journey of resilience, lifelong learning, and pursuing her dream of becoming a trauma nurse.

Student Spotlight: Keyshon China – Advocating for Youth and Underserved Communities

Keyshon China blueberry picking in the mountains

MSW student Keyshon China is dedicated to serving youth and underserved communities, gaining hands-on experience through UAA's School of Social Work and various extracurricular organizations.

Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies

Elaina Mack hold basketball in UAA uniform

Elaina Mack, a student in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, is a dedicated UAA women's basketball player, balancing academics and athletics as she pursues her goal of becoming an athletic trainer.

Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - UAA Justice Center honors graduate

Martina Weddel with scenic UAA campus background

UAA Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.

Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring UAA nursing student

UAA student Matalyn Dart receives Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 Scholarship at UAA ice rink

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Student Spotlight: Kaycelyn Gajonera - UAA 2024 Consortium Library awardee and aspiring nurse

Kaycelyn Gajonera wearing graduation attire with greenhouse background

While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the UAA 2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.

138 miles in a kayak: HPER students paddle from Whittier to Valdez

Students kayaking

Six students in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)’s outdoor leadership program, and two instructors, completed a 14-day kayak capstone expedition.

Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA’s 2024 spring commencement

Graduation Sign

College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday’s ceremony.

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

Iliamna O'Malley smiling

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

Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

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Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ AHEC Scholar's article about improving Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's communities through healthcare.

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