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Portrait of Albert Toves Read More

MSW graduate Albert Toves' CHamoru values fuel his passion to help others

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  ,

As an Indigenous CHamoru, Albert Toves' pursuit to attain a degree in social work is rooted in his passion and responsibility to help his community in Guåhan (Guam) and other indigenous communities.

Portrait of Nyangath Diew Read More

MSW graduate Nyangath Diew recalls her refugee experience that led her to pursue a career in social work

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Nyangath had received her Bachelor of Social Work and has graduated from the UAA Master of Social Work program with advanced standing during the Spring 2021 Commencement. She hopes to become like Kim, a person who dedicated her life to serving the unfortunate.

Leah Emery, a UAA dental assisting student. Read More

Training Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's Best: Dental Assisting Program Delivers

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Students and employers alike say UAA's dental assisting program is a key to great job placement rates--and excellent patient care.

Tisha Benson Read More

UAA Amazing Stories: Tisha Benson

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UAA alumni find many ways to stay connected and give back to their community, including nursing grad Tisha Benson, public health and ambulatory care nurse at Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Tribal Health Consortium.

Greer Gehler Read More

On the frontlines

 |  Catalina Myers  |  ,

UAA alumna Greer Gehler graduated from UAA’s School of Nursing with a bachelor’s degree in nursing science in December 2018. It’s been an exciting two years from landing her dream job in Providence Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Medical Center’s emergency room to providing care during COVID-19.