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CHHS Student Spotlight Q + A: Marco Cazzato

erj92 | November 4, 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 Marco Cazzato, a member of the Class of 2028… Read more
Young man in graduation regalia embraced by an older man at a graduation ceremony.

CHHS Student Spotlight Q + A: Rachel Negovan

erj92 | November 3, 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 Rachel Negovan, a member of the Class of 2028… Read more
Woman in teal headband and shirt stands before the Grand Canyon behind a blue sky.

CHHS Student Spotlight Q+A: Laila Ribeiro Marschall

erj92 | October 14, 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 Laila Ribeiro Marschall, a member of the Class of 2027… Read more
Laila Ribeiro Marschall posing for a photo out in the Flagstaff woods.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Bridger Hershey

erj92 | October 7, 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
Briger Hershey posing in front of his gym's orange banner logo.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Skyler Benally-Bordeaux

erj92 | September 30, 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
Skyler Benally-Bordeaux and staff/faculty pose for a picture with NAU President Rivera.

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

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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 Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Brittany Dawn Jim

erj92 | September 16, 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
Self of Brittany Dawn Jim at convocation.

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