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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

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

Putting the kitchen to the test | The NAU Review

mtf228 | April 21, 2026

Students in the Food is Medicine class were hard at work in their final lab of the semester. With aprons on and hair pulled back, groups of four students gathered around a cooking station in the HRM kitchen and read through their recipes. One group washed and chopped mushrooms, another mixed cookie batter and others prepared chicken or jackfruit to marinate. … Read more

Strength Beyond the Gym

mtf228 | March 19, 2026

When the NAU Health Sciences Department launched its free employee workout class as part of the Employee Assistance and Wellness program, the goal was simple: support the wellbeing of faculty and staff while giving NAU students hands-on experience leading real clients. Led by Health Sciences faculty member Frank Micale, and supported by student instructors, the twice-weekly class has grown into a community of nearly 30 regular participants… Read more

When I grow up… | Jennifer Hudson, Public Health

Katie Fahy | March 9, 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 more

When I grow up… | Josie Faull, Public Health

Katie Fahy | February 25, 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. Discover how Josie Faull’s passion for helping others led her to becoming a Peace Corps volunteer working as a youth health educator in Albania. … Read more

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
Monica Monroe, 2025 CHHS Distinguished Senior.