Category: College of Health and Human Services

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Brooke Tubbs

erj92 | September 9, 2026

Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight alumni who represent the wide range of academic and professional journeys pursued by its graduates. The alumni spotlight series will highlight their experiences, motivations, accomplishments, and interests, while showcasing how their NAU education continues to influence their careers and contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities… Read more

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Lauren Hall

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

erj92 | September 2, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services is grateful for the continued investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust which supports students and innovative learning environments at CHHS’s Phoenix Bioscience Core campus. … Read more

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Pew: Americans largely unsure about AI in healthcare

erj92 | August 31, 2026

NAU public health lecturer Tim Curry speaks on the use of AI in healthcare diagnostics in a new article by Pew Research Center. Click here to learn more at Courthouse News Service… Read more

Hayley Root on heat safety with Fox 10

erj92 | August 19, 2026

Hayley Root, an assistant professor for CHHS’s athletic training department, talks to Phoenix residents about staying safe in humid, triple digit temperatures on Fox 10 news. Click here to watch the full interview… Read more

It’s not only hot in metro Phoenix, but it’s also sticky. That kind of heat can be dangerous

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This week, assistant professor Hayley Root with Northern Arizona University’s athletic training department chats with KJZZ about the humid triple-digit heat in Phoenix. Click here to read more on KJZZ… Read more

CHHS Student Spotlight Q+A: Morgan Treptow

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Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight students to highlight the diverse academic paths and profile student motivations and interests. Through this series, CHHS aims to showcase the passion and dedication that inspire students to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Leading this year’s spotlight series is Morgan Treptow, a member of the Class of 2027. … Read more

Q + A with new Dental Hygiene Department Chair Chad Webb

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This summer, NAU’s College of Health and Human Services welcomed the new Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene, Chad Webb. We sat down with him to hear his goals for the program, advice for future dental hygienists, and his career from the clinic to the classroom. … Read more

Chad Web and his wife in front of health professions building.

NAU researchers studying if an AI chatbot can be used for health coaching with students

admin | August 3, 2026

NAU researchers within the Department of Health Sciences are investigating whether an AI chatbot could be used for student health coaching. Through NAU’s College of Health and Human Services, students studying in health fields coach other students, staff, and faculty through the University Nutrition and Coaching (UCAN) program. A recent research project aims to see if AI models could supplement this care approach… Read more

NAU’s Health Careers Immersion and Skills Camp introduces local teens to future healthcare careers

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This summer, Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) welcomed local high school students around Flagstaff and Phoenix for its first Health Careers Immersion and Skills Camp, a five-day experience designed to introduce teens to healthcare careers through hands-on learning… Read more