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UAA Diversity Action Council announces Student Diversity Award recipients

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Each year, the UAA Diversity Action Council awards the Student Diversity Award Scholarship to students who significantly enhance diversity at UAA by increasing visibility of diverse people, cultures and/or perspectives; creating a welcoming environment; and/or representing diverse student voices through their advocacy and participation in UAA student organizations.

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UAA Diversity Action Council announces Student Diversity Award recipients

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Social work master’s student Jay Greene (pronouns: they/them, he/him) believes in system reform through policy, as evidenced in their work with UAA’s LGBTQIA2S+ Committee and Gender Inclusive Housing Committee. Greene was a recipient of the Student Diversity Scholarship.

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Dietetics and Nutrition Dishes Up Community Partnerships

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At UAA's Dietetics and Nutrition program, faculty and students are developing creative ways to advance their field and promote community well-being in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.

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ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ public health experts are taking the fight against COVID-19 misinformation to Facebook comment threads

As misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic seemingly spills into almost every nook and cranny of the internet, some public health professionals in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ are countering false claims and myths in an embattled space: Facebook comment threads.

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A look inside ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s medical school and facilities

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Explore the WWAMI School of Medical Education at UAA—an MD program offered in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top 10 medical schools in the nation. WWAMI allows you to attend a world-class medical school while staying in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ and emphasizes primary and rural care—preparing you for the unique opportunities and challenges of practicing medicine in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.