Student Stories

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2025 Spring Commencement

Darren Tivnan, valedictorian and radiologic technology graduate, speaks at commencement May 7, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.

Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

School of Nursing students presenting at Kachemak bay Campus

Nursing students from 海角禁区 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鈥檚 studies and justice鈥攐n 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 鈥� 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 海角禁区'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 海角禁区 uniform

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

Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - 海角禁区 Justice Center honors graduate

Martina Weddel with scenic 海角禁区 campus background

海角禁区 Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at 海角禁区's College of Health.

Alaska 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring 海角禁区 nursing student

海角禁区 student Matalyn Dart receives Alaska 529 Scholarship at 海角禁区 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.

Building Confidence Through Collaboration: 海角禁区's medical assisting program and Simulation Center

海角禁区 medical assisting student takes vitals during simulation training

Students in the medical assisting program at the 海角禁区 College of Health benefit from a unique collaboration with the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.
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