Student Stories

Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

School of Nursing students presenting at Kachemak bay Campus

Nursing students from ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.

Harnessing the power of community

Albiona Selimi spring 2025 commencement speaker smiling with scenic bakground

Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women’s studies and justice—on her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.

Student Spotlight: Adrianna Doty- Dentistry and trusting the process

Adrianna Doty in the Dental Clinic providing dental care to a child

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene student Adrianna Doty is dedicated to improving the patient experience by easing dental anxiety and building confidence.

Student Spotlight: Sarah Brueckner- From homeschooling to future trauma nurse

Sarah Brueckner at the Run Fest Marathon holding up 3 fingers to indicate her third marathon complete

School of Nursing student Sarah Brueckner shares her journey of resilience, lifelong learning, and pursuing her dream of becoming a trauma nurse.

Student Spotlight: Keyshon China – Advocating for youth and underserved communities

Keyshon China blueberry picking in the mountains

MSW student Keyshon China is dedicated to serving youth and underserved communities, gaining hands-on experience through UAA's School of Social Work and various extracurricular organizations.

Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies

Elaina Mack hold basketball in ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡uniform

Elaina Mack, a student in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, is a dedicated ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡women's basketball player, balancing academics and athletics as she pursues her goal of becoming an athletic trainer.

Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡Justice Center honors graduate

Martina Weddel with scenic ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡campus background

³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.

Alaska 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡nursing student

³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡student Matalyn Dart receives Alaska 529 Scholarship at ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡ice rink

Alaska 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Alaska resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Alaskans who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Alaska 529 accounts.

Student Spotlight: Kaycelyn Gajonera - ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡2024 Consortium Library awardee and aspiring nurse

Kaycelyn Gajonera wearing graduation attire with greenhouse background

While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the ³ÉÈËAPP¾«Ñ¡2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.

138 miles in a kayak: HPER students paddle from Whittier to Valdez

Students kayaking

Six students in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)’s outdoor leadership program, and two instructors, completed a 14-day kayak capstone expedition.

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