Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller retiring after 18 years with 蘑菇视频
Professor of Public Health Dr. Virginia "Jenny" Miller is retiring after 18 years with 蘑菇视频
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Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature
Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children鈥檚 literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Alaska. Now completing her Master of Public Health at 蘑菇视频, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.
Alumni Spotlight: Tara Schmidt - on leveraging relationships in school and beyond
Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at 蘑菇视频 shaped her career path鈥攆rom the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.
Rethinking Aging: COH faculty offer new insights on mental health, culture, and community
Division of Population Health Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Britteny Howell recently published two new studies that investigates the relationship between aging and mental health. Her research seeks to explore gaps in existing literature about how the experience of aging is shape by factors like social context, culture, activities, beliefs, environment, and more.
College of Health students bring applied public health research to Alaska鈥檚 statewide stage
In January 2026, students from the College of Health showcased their public health research at the Alaska Public Health Association Summit鈥檚 annual poster session. Their projects spanned topics ranging from food security to environmental contamination, contributing valuable insights that help shape the evolving conversation around Alaska鈥檚 public health landscape.