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New NAU programs using AI to improve future health outcomes

mtf228 | June 25, 2026

The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health. … Read more

Four students and professionals sit side by side at a conference table, focused on a discussion or presentation. Two participants work on laptops, while one wears medical scrubs and another wears a white coat with a stethoscope, suggesting a healthcare-related learning or collaborative environment.

NAU Foundation and Univision Arizona select second Tu Futuro scholarship recipient | The Arizona Daily Sun

mtf228 | June 22, 2026

Itzel Perez Lillos has been named the recipient of the Tu Futuro full-ride scholarship and will begin her academic journey in Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services as a student in the Department of Dental Hygiene. She was recognized for her passion for breaking barriers, advocating for underserved communities and using her experiences to inspire others… Read more

Itzel Perez Lillos and her family with the Tu Futuro scholarship award.

NAU’s College of Health and Human Services honors its clinical partners with appreciation event

mtf228 | June 15, 2026

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) relies on its clinical partners to train the next generation of healthcare providers. To recognize their contributions, Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services hosted its first Clinical Partners Appreciation Event at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) Innovation Center near NAU’s Downtown Phoenix campus on May 14, 2026… Read more

Clinical Partners Appreciation Event at the Phoenix Bioscience Core Innovation Center.

The College of Health and Human Services celebrates a successful year for the UCAN program

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The UCAN program, or University Coaching for Activity and Nutrition, out of the Department of Health Sciences, provides NAU students, staff, and faulty with individual health coaching to assist in making lifestyle changes to accomplish health goals. Coaching services include providing guidance on healthy eating, body positivity, meal planning, and stress management… Read more

University Coaching for Activity and Nutrition program.

NAU Physician Assistant Studies students celebrate at white coat ceremony

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The NAU College of Health and Human Services’ Master of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2027 celebrated their white coat ceremony this May at the Phoenix Bioscience Core campus. The white coat ceremony marks a symbolic milestone as students transition into the clinical training phase of their education. … Read more

College of Health and Human Services’ Master of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2027 white coat ceremony.

Fighting fire with a strong foundation | The NAU Review

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Last year, Megan Mulready injured her back and had to call 911. … Read more

Flagstaff Fire Department’s Firefighter Recruit Academy.

NAU’s College of Health and Human Services students present at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research

mtf228 | June 1, 2026

The National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), is one of the largest research conventions of its kind, bringing in more than 4,000 undergraduate researchers worldwide. This year, Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly sent almost 30 public health students and alumni to Richmond, Virginia to present their work at the convention… Read more

SLP graduate student honored with Dolores Huerta Award for Excellence at NAU

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Jacqueline Acuña, a graduate of NAU’s Master of Clinical Speech-Language Pathology program, was recently awarded the Dolores Huerta award for Graduate Student Excellence. The award honors students who embody the values of renown civil rights activist and American labor leader, Dolores Huerta, through their advocacy, community engagement, and service to diverse populations. … Read more

CHHS Celebrates Award-Winning PA Faculty and Student Leaders

mtf228 | May 14, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly celebrates the achievements of its Physician Assistant Studies faculty and students who were recently recognized at the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants annual conference. These honors highlight the college’s continued commitment to excellence in education, leadership, and service within Arizona’s healthcare community… Read more

How one grad made the most of her time at NAU | The NAU Review

mtf228 | May 9, 2026

Aspen Jester started her collegiate career on the pre-med track with plans to be in healthcare. She started pre-med, then shifted to pre-physician assistant. But in her junior year, she landed in a field with which she has significant personal experience—speech-language pathology. … Read more