Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Looking for the latest news from CHHS? Read on to see how Northern Arizona University is changing the face of healthcare—on campus and around the world.

Hayley Root on heat safety with Fox 10

erj92 | August 19, 2026

Hayley Root, an assistant professor for CHHS’s athletic training department, talks to Phoenix residents about staying safe in humid, triple digit temperatures on Fox 10 news. Click here to watch the full interview… Read more
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CHHS Student Spotlight Q+A: Morgan Treptow

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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
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Q + A with new Dental Hygiene Department Chair Chad Webb 

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This summer, NAU’s College of Health and Human Services welcomed the new Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene, Chad Webb. We sat down with him to hear his goals for the program, advice for future dental hygienists, and his career from the clinic to the classroom. … Read more
Chad Web and his wife in front of health professions building.

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

Flagstaff highschoolers learn about health professions in new NAU camp | Arizona Daily Sun

admin | July 27, 2026

The Arizona Daily Sun recently highlighted one of NAU’s new summer camps designed to encourage local high school students into discovering in-demand healthcare careers they may have never explored. Students spent a full week attending the first Health Careers Immersion and Skills Camp hosted by NAU’s own College of Health and Human Services where they were exposed to the colleges specialized programs including occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology… Read more
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CHHS camps creating communication, confidence, and connection

admin | July 20, 2026

Do you know that NAU hosts over 17,000 campers at nearly 100 different summer camps every year? Camp Chit Chat and Reading Between the Pines are two of them, unique in that they transform therapy into adventure, giving children who struggle with communication the chance to build skills through activities… Read more
Grad student works with child at CSD camp.