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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

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives grant to expand access to care for Arizonans

mtf228 | April 21, 2026

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies has been awarded a $175,000, three-year Systems Change grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation. The grant will expand access to care for Arizonans with complex health needs, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities through Project ECHO, a model designed to strengthen primary care capacity across the state. … Read more

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.

US News & World Report ranks CHHS careers among top 20 jobs in health care

Katie Fahy | January 23, 2026

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 rankings of the best health care jobs, and programs offered through Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) are preparing students for many of the nation’s top-ranked careers. This year’s rankings were determined by salary data, unemployment rate, and projected job growth as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more

Circle the City Receives 2025 PAEA Partnership Award

Andrew | October 27, 2025

Recently, Circle the City (CTC) was nationally recognized with the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Partnership Award, honoring their outstanding contributions to physician assistant (PA) education and their leadership in advancing healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness. The award was accepted on behalf of the organization by Fartun Jama, MPAS, PA-C, a current student in NAU’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program and a preceptor for NAU PA students at CTC. … Read more
Circle the City was nationally recognized with the Physician Assistant Education Association Partnership Award

Meet NAU’s new Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair, Jacob Gubler

Andrew | July 31, 2025

Meet NAU’s new Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair, Jacob Gubler, DMSc, MMS, PA-C. Over his seven years at Northern Arizona University, Dr. Gubler has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Education, Director of the Postgraduate Fellowship Program, and Associate Department Chair… Read more
Northern Arizona University's Physician Assistant Department Chair Jason Gubler demonstrating to students.