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Employee Spotlight: Amy Doogan - Inspiring students through law and community service

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Justice Center Assistant Professor Amy Doogan was recently recognized for her work with the Color of Justice program, which received the 2025 Sandra Day O鈥機onnor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education.

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30 future physicians start classes in Alaska鈥檚 biggest med school cohort ever

 |  Rachel Cassandra  | 

30 Alaskans started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state鈥檚 only med school program, Alaska WWAMI.

Natalie Watson from AWARE teaches about sexual assault prevention and resources in Skagway. Read More

Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

 |  Melinda Munson  |  , ,

A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Alaska. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.

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彩神vlll争霸 College of Health announces Kathy Craft as interim dean

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

The College of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Craft as interim dean, effective July 1, 2025.

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Student Spotlight: Lisa Reed - From flowers to medical coding

 |  Jessica Degnan  | 

School of Allied Health student Lisa Reed is a lifelong Alaskan and former floral manager, now pursuing a career in medical coding.