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Northern Arizona University receives NIH grant to support Ph.D. students in health fields

erj92 | September 30, 2026

Northern Arizona University has been awarded a $1.76 million T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support Ph.D. students in health-related fields of study. This grant supports doctoral students pursuing research in fields with specified workforce shortages. Over the next five years, NAU will use the funding to support 20 students through their doctoral programs… Read more
Student and teacher walking side by side at NAU's PMI institute.

CHHS Student Spotlight Q + A: Isabella Guzman

erj92 | September 21, 2026

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. The college’s next spotlight series is on Isabella Guzman, a member of the Class of 2026… Read more
Isabella Guzman posing with graduation regalia in a meadow in front of Flagstaff mountains and blue sky.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Ella Welsh

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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
Ella Welsh and young OT client walking on a trail in the woods and smiling at the camera.

CHHS Student Spotlight Q + A: Cidney Roper

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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. The college’s next spotlight series is on Cidney Roper, a member of the Class of 2027… Read more
Cidney Roper in graduate regalia and a white dress next to Old Main.

From CHHS coursework to a career: Bailey Weiss becomes Circle the City’s first occupational therapist  

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Bailey Weiss graduated from NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at the Phoenix Bioscience Core in May 2025. Just months later, she became Circle the City’s first occupational therapist (OT). Based in Phoenix, Circle the City is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness across Maricopa County. Weiss’ journey with Circle the City , however, began while she was still a student at NAU’s College of Health and Human Services. … Read more
Bailey Weiss in the clinic as an OT at Circle the City.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Brittany Dawn Jim

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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
Self of Brittany Dawn Jim at convocation.

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
Headshot of Brooke Tubbs.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Lauren Hall  

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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
Lauren Hall standing with a white horse.