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Looking for the latest news from CHHS? Read on to see how Northern Arizona University is changing the face of healthcare—on campus and around the world.

College of Health and Human Services Inaugural Advisory Board

mtf228 | February 2, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently launched its inaugural advisory board. This exceptional group of volunteer leaders brings deep expertise across healthcare, business, and related industries, along with a shared passion for advancing the health and well-being of our communities… Read more

College of Health and Human Services Inaugural Advisory Board

Lessons from the Field: CHHS in Malawi and Peru

ksf235 | January 28, 2026

Last summer, NAU College of Health and Human Services students had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take their skills abroad and make a positive impact. Through the NAU Global Health Field School program, groups of students traveled to Peru and Malawi, where they applied their coursework to real-world settings and worked on public health interventions aimed at addressing health disparities in underserved communities… Read more

Meet Sara: A Q&A With a Member of Our First Hybrid DPT Graduating Class

ksf235 | January 26, 2026

Meet Sara Thomasson, a member of the first graduating class of the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. In this Q&A, Sara shares why the hybrid format was the right fit for her and how she successfully balanced school and family life… Read more

US News & World Report ranks CHHS careers among top 20 jobs in health care

ksf235 | January 23, 2026

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 rankings of the best health care jobs, and programs offered through Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) are preparing students for many of the nation’s top-ranked careers. This year’s rankings were determined by salary data, unemployment rate, and projected job growth as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more

Training tomorrow’s hygienists | Elevate, The Campaign for NAU

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Inside a small clinic tucked just south of the Skydome, Northern Arizona University students are providing high-quality dental hygiene care to patients across northern Arizona—while gaining the real-world training that sets them apart as health professionals… Read more

NAU Dental Hygiene student and faculty member.

AZ Summit 2025

mtf228 | January 21, 2026

AZ Summit is an interprofessional education (IPE) event that is held each fall at the Phoenix Bioscience Campus (PBC). This event is designed for students across several professions. The goal of this event is to provide an interprofessional educational learning activity to help students improve communication and teamwork skills, develop an understanding of other providers’ roles, and practice ethical patient centered care. … Read more