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CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Ella Welsh

erj92 | September 21, 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
Ella Welsh and young OT client walking on a trail in the woods and smiling at the camera.

From CHHS coursework to a career: Bailey Weiss becomes Circle the City’s first occupational therapist  

erj92 | September 16, 2026

Bailey Weiss graduated from NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at the Phoenix Bioscience Core in May 2025. Just months later, she became Circle the City’s first occupational therapist (OT). Based in Phoenix, Circle the City is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness across Maricopa County. Weiss’ journey with Circle the City , however, began while she was still a student at NAU’s College of Health and Human Services. … Read more
Bailey Weiss in the clinic as an OT at Circle the City.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Brooke Tubbs

erj92 | September 9, 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
Headshot of Brooke Tubbs.

CHHS Alumni Spotlight Q+A: Lauren Hall  

erj92 |

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
Lauren Hall standing with a white horse.

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
NAU CHHS camp picture

First Class of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarships Awarded to College of Health and Human Services Students

mtf228 | April 16, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently received a generous investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Part of the grant will support a significant renovation, expanding a lab to allow students in NAU’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training programs to practice clinical skills in a larger, technology-equipped environment designed for collaborative learning… Read more
Northern Arizona University College of Health and Human Services.

When I grow up… | Connor Swanson, Occupational Therapy

Katie Fahy | March 2, 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 on to learn about what led Connor to Occupational Therapy … Read more