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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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When I grow up… | Connor Swanson, Occupational Therapy

Katie Fahy | March 2, 2026

In honor of NAU’s College of Health and Human Services’ third annual Health Careers Week, we invited our alumni to think back to their childhood to answer the question: What did you want to be when you grew up? Today, they serve patients, communities, and the broader health system in impactful ways. Read on to learn about what led Connor to Occupational Therapy … Read more

Hybrid Occupational Therapy Student Spotlight: Meet Drema

Katie Fahy | February 16, 2026

Meet Drema, a current hybrid occupational therapy student. Drema is a certified occupational therapy assistant completing her capstone training at the Mayo Clinic, and will earn her doctorate degree in occupational therapy this year. Read on to learn more about Drema’s journey to becoming an occupational therapist and why the NAU Hybrid Occupational Therapy program was the right fit for her. … Read more

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

Katie Fahy | 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

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
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