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Ingrid Johnson's newest publication explores victim-survivors’ reasons for not reporting to the police

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  ,

UAA Justice Center Assistant Professor Ingrid Johnson recently published an article in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, titled "Victim-Survivors’ Prioritization of Reasons for Non-Reporting Adult Sexual Assaults to Law Enforcement." This manuscript used data from a survey of survivors of adult sexual assault in Alaska on their reasons for not reporting to the police, which was part of the Alaska Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (AK-SAKI).

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Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities »¨¼¾´«Ã½d by Black Alaskans

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On June 30, the Alaska Black Caucus held the Covid & Beyond: Black Health & Wellness Town Hall at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the »¨¼¾´«Ã½. Amana Mbise, Ph.D., an assistant professor with the School of Social Work under the College of Health, presented eye-opening findings from the first-ever Black Alaskans Health Status report.

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When the temperature hits 70, Alaskans feel the heat — and start suffering health ills

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According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at UAA, Alaskans' health starts suffering when temperatures climb to 70 degrees, and that local and state officials should consider policies to respond to heat-related health problems that are expected to increase as the climate continues to warm.

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MLS team research presented at national conference

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , ,

The medical laboratory science (MLS) research team presents at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist conference.

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COH Faculty receive recognition at Faculty Development Awards Celebration

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

UAA’s Faculty Development and Instructional Support unit announce the recipients of 2021-2022 Faculty Development Awards, which included numerous COH faculty and staff!