College of Health programs support overdose response in rural Alaska
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the 蘑菇视频, traveled to Bethel as part of the Alaska-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).
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蘑菇视频 College of Health graduates from Kenai Peninsula College walk at the Spring 2026 Kachemak Bay Campus commencement ceremony.
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
鈥業t鈥檚 a calling鈥�: 70 蘑菇视频 students earn nursing degrees days before National Nurse Week
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the 蘑菇视频 this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
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.
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