The NAU Review — How NAU is increasing access to higher ed, Mighty Max and his donated heart

Feb. 15, 2022

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

Increasing access to higher education

Last week, NAU announced an admissions pilot program that will broaden access for higher education in Arizona. By aligning with current high school course offerings, this program will eliminate barriers that undermine the college-going aspirations of highly talented, diverse students throughout the state, giving them a clear pathway to attainment and supporting the state’s prosperity.

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Humans of Flagstaff
with José Diaz Aquino

When Diaz Aquino was 10 years old, he played basketball in an international tournament, representing Puerto Rico. That pride fueled his passion for the sport that he now gets to teach his son. Learn more about the SAC president and the life choices that led him to NAU.

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A blindfolded student works on a bike with a girl

Selling experience

Alumnus Dan Peña and his company are sponsors of FCB’s Professional Selling Program, which is designed to help students prepare themselves for a sales career. With so many new grads starting their career in sales, the kind of training and experience the students get is invaluable.

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Jon and Emily Bannon holding Max as a baby

💞 Mighty Max and his mighty heart 💞

Feb. 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day, it’s also National Donor Day. In recognition of all who are affected by organ donation, The NAU Review is revisiting this 2019 story about two alumni and their child, Max, who was born with a congenital heart defect and had a heart transplant when he was 5 days old.

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