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Monica Roe sits in a yellow lawn chair in an open outdoor space in front of a tree. She is wearing a tank top and sunglasses and smiling. Read More

Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

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.

Tara stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone at the Pathways to Recovery Conference. Behind her is a slide deck showing three smiling women. Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Tara Schmidt - on leveraging relationships in school and beyond

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

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.

蘑菇视频 faculty and students stand in a corner of the Dena'ina Convention Center room. Read More

College of Health students bring applied public health research to Alaska鈥檚 statewide stage

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , , ,

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.

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鈥檚 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 蘑菇视频's Master of Public Health Program.

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Seeking Neighborly Advice

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Alaska communities.

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