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CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Bridger Hershey

erj92 | October 7, 2026

Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will spotlight alumni who represent the wide range of academic and professional journeys pursued by its graduates. The alumni spotlight series will highlight their experiences, motivations, accomplishments, and interests, while showcasing how their NAU education continues to influence their careers and contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities… Read more
Briger Hershey posing in front of his gym's orange banner logo.

Northern Arizona University receives NIH grant to support Ph.D. students in health fields

erj92 | September 30, 2026

Northern Arizona University has been awarded a $1.76 million T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support Ph.D. students in health-related fields of study. This grant supports doctoral students pursuing research in fields with specified workforce shortages. Over the next five years, NAU will use the funding to support 20 students through their doctoral programs… Read more
Student and teacher walking side by side at NAU's PMI institute.

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