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Faculty Spotlight: Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen- Speech-Language Pathology program director and recent Ph.D. graduate

Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen uaa headshot

Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Speech-Language Pathology program director, shares her passion for education and research after recently earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Alaska

Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution

Assistant Dean for the ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.

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

 ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy students at  ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô Anchorage Campus

The ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô/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 ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô’s human cadavers

Anatomy Lab at  ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô Anchorage campus

Sarah Beam, assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI, recently led a tour of ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô’s anatomy lab, where students from undergraduate, occupational therapy, and medical programs gain hands-on experience learning from real human donors.

Faculty Spotlight: Grace Leu Burke- Mentorship and medical laboratory science

Grace Leu Burke standing with her skis at Hatcher Pass, AK

Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.

Harnessing the power of community

Albiona Selimi spring 2025 commencement speaker smiling with scenic bakground

Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women’s studies and justice—on her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.

Alumni Spotlight: Jailyn Hitchings- First generation college graduate and nurse

School of Nursing Student Jailyn Hitchings giving a poster presentation

School of Nursing alumna Jailyn Hitchings reflects on her time at ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô and her new role as a registered nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital.

Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence Oh Wow (COW) Awards

Amana Mbise and Sharyl Toscano professional photos side by side

The CAFE Oh Wow (COW) Awards are put on by the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) and honors faculty who show excellence in teaching, research/creative activity, mentorship, and more.

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

stock image of doctor taking notes

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

Now Offered at ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô: Earn your medical assisting certificate

MA student at the Allied Health Sciences building on  ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô Anchorage campus

²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.

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