Category: Physical Therapy

CHHS Student Spotlight Q+A: Morgan Treptow

erj92 | August 19, 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. Leading this year’s spotlight series is Morgan Treptow, a member of the Class of 2027. … Read more

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

admin | August 3, 2026

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

 NAU students awarded the Udall scholarship and the Udall congressional internship

admin | July 20, 2026

Two NAU students were selected from a field of highly competitive applicants as winners of the Udall Foundation’s scholarship and internship programs. The foundation supports students who are committed to careers related to the environment, Tribal public policy or Native American health care with up to $7,500 for educational expenses. … Read more

New training space at Phoenix Bioscience Core expands opportunities for future healthcare professionals | Elevate, The Campaign for NAU

mtf228 | May 5, 2026

A renovation underway at the Northern Arizona University Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) will soon expand the hands-on learning space used to train future healthcare professionals—an effort supported in part by a $1 million grant awarded by Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust in 2025… Read more

Photo of the athletic training program at the Phoenix Biomedical campus.

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

Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

Kids Night Out: CHHS Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Create an Evening of Play, Community, and Support

mtf228 | March 26, 2026

NAU College of Health and Human Services students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program are making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom through their Kids Night Out events. Hosted twice a year by the NAU Department of Physical Therapy, Kids Night Out creates a fun and safe space for children in the Flagstaff community with disabilities or developmental delays and their siblings… Read more

Meet Sara: A Q&A With a Member of Our First Hybrid DPT Graduating Class

Katie Fahy | January 26, 2026

Meet Sara Thomasson, a member of the first graduating class of the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. In this Q&A, Sara shares why the hybrid format was the right fit for her and how she successfully balanced school and family life… 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

Q&AZ: How can you exercise outside safely in Arizona’s extreme heat? | KJZZ Phoenix

Andrew | June 30, 2025

Triple-digit heat doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outside. However, there are few things to know to do it safely, especially if you’re from out of town. … Read more

A woman in the sun pouring water on her head to cool down.

CHHS programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report

Andrew | May 13, 2025

U.S. News and World Report recently released the annual rankings of the best graduate schools, and once again, programs from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services are recognized among the nation’s best. … Read more