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The answer to preventing hearing loss may lie in mouse DNA | The NAU Review

mtf228 | October 14, 2024

We all know repeated exposure to loud noises can damage or kill auditory cells, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Two scientists in lab coats examining a vile.

Dr. Michael Harris-Love, President’s Alumni Award winner for CHHS

mtf228 | September 25, 2024

Get to know Dr. Michael Harris-Love, the 2024 winner of the President’s Alumni Award, and his pathway to becoming a physical therapist… Read more

Dr. Michael Harris-Love, the 2024 winner from C H H S of the President's Alumni Award.

What’s your why? | Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student

mtf228 | September 18, 2024

Learn about Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student, in an interview series titled “What’s you why?”… Read more

Haley Alexander, Doctor of Physical Therapy student at N A U, on a jetski.

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives nearly $900,000 to expand substance use disorder education

mtf228 | September 16, 2024

Learn about how the Department of Physician Assistant Studies recently received a grant to fund a three-year program on substance use disorder education… Read more

A Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program student in class.

Empowering young voices through confident communication at the 2024 Camp Chit-Chat

mtf228 | September 12, 2024

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department recently concluded 2024’s Camp Chit Chat, a program aimed to give children a summer camp experience… Read more

Camp Chit Chat, kids playing duck duck goose.

Movement experts: hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program | NAU Stories

mtf228 | September 10, 2024

Sara Thomasson is on her way to becoming a physical therapist and assisting injured or ill people to improve movement or manage pain. … Read more

Sara Thomasson smiling with a doctor's office behind.

Survey of Arizona firefighters reveals challenges with pay and mental health | KNAU

mtf228 | August 21, 2024

Dierdra Bycura studies firefighter health at NAU and discusses why urban and rural areas are struggling to keep enough firefighters on call… Read more

Flagstaff United School District (FUSD) Day

mtf228 | August 12, 2024

Recently, 80 seventh graders from Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) visited NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus to learn about life as a Lumberjack… Read more

Student participates at F U S D day at the College of Health and Human Services at N A U..

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

mtf228 | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

How one doctoral student is helping pave the way for Indigenous researchers | The NAU Review

mtf228 | July 25, 2024

Melinda Smith is a PhD student in interdisciplinary health. Her community-based research project helps increase knowledge related to diabetes and cancer prevention… Read more