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Monica Monroe named 2025 CHHS Distinguished Senior

Andrew | October 27, 2025

Monica Monroe, the 2025 College of Health and Human Services Distinguished Senior, has turned her passion for health and helping others into meaningful action. From launching a nonprofit to engaging in hands-on community work, her dedication to serving her community is exactly what earned her this well-deserved recognition. … Read more

Circle the City Receives 2025 PAEA Partnership Award

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Recently, Circle the City (CTC) was nationally recognized with the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Partnership Award, honoring their outstanding contributions to physician assistant (PA) education and their leadership in advancing healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness. The award was accepted on behalf of the organization by Fartun Jama, MPAS, PA-C, a current student in NAU’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program and a preceptor for NAU PA students at CTC. … Read more

Improving life for children with autism | The NAU Review

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Northern Arizona University is playing a key role in a new nationwide research initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health to improve health and quality of life for people with autism. … Read more

Meet NAU Dental Hygiene’s new dentist, Dr. Jessica Hardy

Andrew | October 13, 2025

Dr. Hardy joined the dental hygiene program this fall as an associate clinical professor and the staff dentist at the NAU Dental Hygiene Clinic– the first dentist in the program since 2019! Read on to get to know Dr. Hardy. … Read more

Fighting fatigue | The NAU Review

Andrew | September 22, 2025

When Danny dj Morales was looking for a topic for his master’s thesis, he stayed close to home. … Read more

Athletic trainers work with Flagstaff firefighter academy to prevent injuries | Arizona Daily Sun

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Athletic trainers have been working with recruits in the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy to prevent injuries as they learn the skills needed to be a firefighter. … Read more

NAU Dental Hygiene in Peru

Andrew | September 17, 2025

This summer, a group of dental hygiene students traveled to Arequipa, Peru for a unique externship experience where they provided essential dental care in local communities. Read on to learn more about Regan and her experience abroad. … Read more

Meet Cristina Castillo – The first CHHS faculty member at our Yuma Campus

Andrew | August 26, 2025

Cristina Castillo is the very first CHHS faculty member to join the CSD department at NAU Yuma. Read on to learn more about her… Read more

Governor’s visit spotlights NAU’s progress in curbing the healthcare worker shortage | The NAU Review

Andrew | August 25, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 8, leaders at Northern Arizona University met with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a proud Lumberjack alumna, to discuss how the university and the governor’s office can work together to fill critical healthcare gaps in the state, particularly in rural and underserved communities… Read more