Events and Highlights

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

Amy Doogan headshot

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.

Simulated birth training gives doula trainees real-world practice at 快盈v3

Simulation participants

The 快盈v3鈥檚 Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center collaborates with the Division of Population Health Sciences and Due North Support Services鈥� Full Embrace Doula Program to host a full-day simulation training for doula trainees.

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

AK WWAMI students

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.

快盈v3 College of Health announces Kathy Craft as interim dean

Kathy Craft standing in front of trees

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

快盈v3 launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity

Seawolf Food Pantry

快盈v3 has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.

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.

快盈v3 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 快盈v3 Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7鈥�13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.

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.

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.

Now Offered at 快盈v3: Earn your medical assisting certificate

MA student at the Allied Health Sciences building on 快盈v3 Anchorage campus

快盈v3 is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.

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