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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ to expand capacity of bachelor’s degree in nursing

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ School of Nursing student Kate Slodowy practices patient assessment, taking vital signs, and giving medication in the nursing skills lab in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Health Sciences Building.

In response to industry needs and workforce shortages, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ will expand its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This will allow the university to accept 40% more students who are interested in pursuing a four-year degree in nursing.

Dental Hygiene program hosts first-ever children’s dental clinic

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Youth in the Anchorage community are invited to participate in the first-ever Children’s Day, a free dental clinic hosted by the Dental Hygiene program in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s School of Allied Health.

Advocating for community and students

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Tuan Graziano is naturally a leader and as a highly engaged student on and off campus, leading the university’s student body as USÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ president was a clear fit.

Head Coach Osborne to chair NCAA Men's Basketball Committee

Head Coach Rusty Osborne and a referee

The culmination of a career representing Alaska athletes nationally, Head Coach Osborne will lead the committee responsible for administering the Division II Men's Basketball Championship for over 300 teams across the country.

Over $12K raised at virtual Homecoming Luncheon

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More than 100 graduates and partners joined the Homecoming Luncheon via Zoom to reconnect with their alma mater while raising donations, sponsorships and gift matches to benefit Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ programs and scholarships.

Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 4–9

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Get ready, Seawolf Nation, Homecoming 2021 is almost here! Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ will have various events across campus for the Seawolf community to celebrate the successful start of a new academic year and a beautiful fall season.

Pilot study sheds light on the well-being of Alaska’s veterans during pandemic

People Mover bus that says 'Masks Required' travels along Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Drive

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ assistant professors Ashley O’Connor and Amber Worthington examined the impacts that stay-at-home orders had on Alaska’s veteran populations.

'Forward, March!' Practicing drill with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Air Force ROTC Det. 001

Cadet Nicholas Jenkins salutes as he and other members of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 001 practice drill outside Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Aviation Technology Center on Merrill Field. (Photo by James Evans / Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ)

Here's a look at last week's drill practice at Merrill Field for the cadets of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 001, the nation's most northerly AFROTC detachment.

Fall into a good book with these Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ alumni authors

Matt Caprioli, Sandra Lynne Reed, Ian Kirkpatrick, and their book covers

Pour yourself a mug of your favorite warm beverage, put on something cozy and enjoy these three new books from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ alumni authors Matt Caprioli, Sandra Lynne Reed and Ian Kirkpatrick.

Staff Council to host first ‘Conversation with the Chancellor’

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As the university continues to navigate COVID-19 and the new virtual learning and work environment, open dialogue and communication are essential in creating community. Please join the chancellor and his cabinet for the first in a series of conversational forums.

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