Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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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.

NAU’s College of Health and Human Services students present at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research

mtf228 | June 1, 2026

The National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), is one of the largest research conventions of its kind, bringing in more than 4,000 undergraduate researchers worldwide. This year, Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly sent almost 30 public health students and alumni to Richmond, Virginia to present their work at the convention… Read more

SLP graduate student honored with Dolores Huerta Award for Excellence at NAU

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Jacqueline Acuña, a graduate of NAU’s Master of Clinical Speech-Language Pathology program, was recently awarded the Dolores Huerta award for Graduate Student Excellence. The award honors students who embody the values of renown civil rights activist and American labor leader, Dolores Huerta, through their advocacy, community engagement, and service to diverse populations. … Read more

CHHS Celebrates Award-Winning PA Faculty and Student Leaders

mtf228 | May 14, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly celebrates the achievements of its Physician Assistant Studies faculty and students who were recently recognized at the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants annual conference. These honors highlight the college’s continued commitment to excellence in education, leadership, and service within Arizona’s healthcare community… Read more

How one grad made the most of her time at NAU | The NAU Review

mtf228 | May 9, 2026

Aspen Jester started her collegiate career on the pre-med track with plans to be in healthcare. She started pre-med, then shifted to pre-physician assistant. But in her junior year, she landed in a field with which she has significant personal experience—speech-language pathology. … Read more
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Showcasing Impact: Regent Brewster Visits NAU CHHS at the PBC

Katie Fahy | May 5, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently welcomed Arizona Board of Regents member, Regent Gregg Brewster, to the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) campus for an immersive, firsthand look at the programs shaping Arizona’s future healthcare workforce… Read more

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives grant to expand access to care for Arizonans

mtf228 | April 21, 2026

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies has been awarded a $175,000, three-year Systems Change grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation. The grant will expand access to care for Arizonans with complex health needs, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities through Project ECHO, a model designed to strengthen primary care capacity across the state. … Read more

Putting the kitchen to the test | The NAU Review

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Students in the Food is Medicine class were hard at work in their final lab of the semester. With aprons on and hair pulled back, groups of four students gathered around a cooking station in the HRM kitchen and read through their recipes. One group washed and chopped mushrooms, another mixed cookie batter and others prepared chicken or jackfruit to marinate. … Read more

First Class of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarships Awarded to College of Health and Human Services Students

mtf228 | April 16, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently received a generous investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Part of the grant will support a significant renovation, expanding a lab to allow students in NAU’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training programs to practice clinical skills in a larger, technology-equipped environment designed for collaborative learning… Read more
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