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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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