College of Health News

Laura Aspelund stands in front of the mirrored Heath Satow sculpture on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus. She is smiling and wearing a red kuspuk. Read More

Honoring heritage: Laura Aspelund’s journey in medicine and mentorship

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  ,

Laura Aspelund is a second-year medical student in the Alaska WWAMI program. As a medical student mentor in the Alaska Native into Oncology (ANION) program, she helps guide Alaska Native high school and college students exploring careers in medicine.

Elaina Mack wears her Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ jersey (#20) and stands holding the Alaska State Flag by the upper corners behind her back. Read More

Kinesiology major Elaina Mack shatters Seawolf record in rout over Northwest

 |  Tyler Lane, Alaska's News Source  |  , , ,

Elaina Mack, a senior kinesiology major from King Cove, broke school records with 10 successful three-point shots in the Seawolves game against Northwest U. Mack scored a total of 41 points over the course of the game.

Keely Livingston, MPH student, smiles as she stands in a field of red flowers wearing a flannel shirt. Read More

Graduate student spotlight: Keely Livingston

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , , , ,

From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Master of Public Health Program.

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Read More

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Former Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ track athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby Read More

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Alaska Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.