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ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É faculty and students use machine learning to debunk COVID-19 misinformation

At ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, computer science Professor Shawn Butler has been using machine learning to debunk COVID-19 misinformation on social media. Butler’s efforts are part of the Division of Population Health Sciences and Department of Journalism and Public Communication’s mission to combat COVID-19 misinformation on public-facing Facebook pages with scientifically accurate information from credited sources through its ongoing ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Public Health Information Response Team project.

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Megan Volkov receives 2023 AANP Advocate State Award for Excellence

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School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Volkov is awarded the Advocate State Award for Excellence in ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É in recognition of her significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners.

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Slideshow: Surgical technology students scrub in for mock surgery

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Surgical technology students learn the fundamentals of surgical technology during simulated surgery performed in the lab at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É.

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Driving the future of mental health response

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Anchorage’s new Mobile Crisis Team — which includes fire service administration alumnus Michael Riley — responds specifically to mental health emergencies, saving traditional first responders crucial time and resources.

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Jill Janke honored for 41 years of service

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Dr. Jill Janke announces retirement after 41 years with the ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É School of Nursing.