With dreams of becoming a pop star and also changing the world, Guadalupe Hernandez found herself pursuing a bachelor’s in early childhood education and early childhood special education.
Throughout the month of February, the NAU community is invited to a variety of virtual events that celebrate and recognize the achievements and vital role of African Americans in U.S. history.
The findings of the study, of which assistant professor Jason Ladner was a lead author, may also explain how previous exposure could partially account for differences in severity between old vs. young patients.
The virtual presentation, which will feature keynote speaker Marc Lamont Hill, will reflect on the racial injustices affecting the nation in a time when the Black Lives Matter movement remains prevalent.
FLAGSTAFF — The mechanical engineering department at NAU plans to host a girl’s STEM Engineering Camp this summer. We would love to share the details and goals of the camp. Below is information on the camp, camp flyer, and a link to…
NAU College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to present “Policing the Borders of Citizenship” with Jennifer M. Chacón is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MST via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 18.
Chacón is the coauthor of the immigration law textbook Immigration Law and Social Justice and has written numerous articles, book chapters and essays on immigration, criminal law, constitutional law, and citizenship issues. Professor Chacón is the immediate past Chair of the American Association of Law School’s Section on Immigration and a member of the American Law Institute. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B. in International Relations from Stanford University.
A grant from 100,000 Strong in the Americas will give a dozen Northern Arizona University the opportunity for a unique cross-cultural learning experience with peers at both NAU and a university in Sonora, Mexico.
NAU is partnering with Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico to put on The Big IDEA (La Gran IDEA), which will allow 12 students from each university to collaborate on finding solutions to challenges of food security and financial security in the Arizona/Sonora Megaregion. It is based on Jacks Big IDEA, which is put on by boundaryless@nau.
For two decades, NAU has led Arizona GEAR UP—a statewide program aimed at preparing K-12 students for college and a career after graduation with hopes to increase the percentage of adults who hold a postsecondary education credential or degree.
The patented sanitizing system from Clean Light Laboratories will be placed in strategic locations throughout campus to help faculty, staff and students fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Hernandez, who works as a business analyst in Academic Affairs, transferred from Coconino Community College. Besides doing the normal student activities, he found ways to put his work experience to use in the classroom and what he learned in the classroom to use in his job.
Events include a movie screening of “Gather,” followed by a facilitated conversation; a virtual Stew Fest; a conversation with NAU Elder Lorenzo Max; resources for first-generation students; and more. All of the NAU community is invited to participate in the virtual events.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how University Admissions has expanded and grown recruitment resources for students with Spanish-speaking families by offering bilingual events, fliers and other recruitment materials. SEE MORE NAU NEWS HERE
Ayla Martinez, graduate researcher with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society will join “Picture a Scientist,” a panel discussion presented during the Flagstaff Festival of Science. The panel, composed of active Flagstaff scientists at a variety of career stages, will discuss their diverse experiences navigating STEM fields. The discussion will be held via Zoom at 4 p.m. on Sept. 20.
With funding through the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative, Northern Arizona University researchers are partnering with the University of Hawai’i to investigate biological, socioeconomic factors driving early childhood caries.
The care kits, which include two NAU-branded masks, hand sanitizer and a thermometer, will be distributed to NAU students to help promote a safe campus. Inside the kits, students also will find a hand-written note from one of the dozens of staff members or student workers who assembled the kits.
What weighs just a few ounces and can help protect our Lumberjack community? You guessed it—a mask. Masks should be worn for safety reasons, but that doesn’t mean we can’t turn them into a fashion statement. Show off your mask and let us know how you are keeping our community safe with our #maskupjacks challenge.
NAU-TV’s Mitch Strohman talks with President Rita Cheng, CIO Steven Burrell and Vice Provost of NAU Online Gayla Stoner about NAUFlex and the unique opportunities it provides for learning, lab work, group activities and student-faculty interaction for the Fall 2020 term. Learn more about NAUFlex online or visit the Jacks are Back website to explore what NAU is doing to promote a safe and healthy learning environment this fall. Watch the full video online.
Sánchez Meador, currently a professor in the School of Forestry, is a trusted expert among ecologists, scientists and land managers for his high-impact research in forestry and ecological restoration and innovative approach to science delivery and communication.
Doctoral student Schuyler Borges is leading a project studying hot springs structures in Antarctica, comparable to features on Mars, that may be evidence for life on the Red Planet since microorganisms facilitate the production of similar hot spring structures on Earth.
President Cheng on returning to campus this fall
With the announcement of our early start on August 12, President Cheng makes a commitment to transparency and to continue moving NAU forward. Watch the full video online.
NAU pathogen scientist collaborating on vaccine that could prevent, treat COVID-19
C. Todd French, assistant professor of biology and leader of NAU’s COVID-19 Testing Service Center, is studying a vault-based coronavirus vaccine that could represent a step toward blocking the outbreak of a similar virus in the future
The Economic Policy Institute is administering a survey that is designed to measure business sentiment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of local and state government pandemic restrictions on local businesses. It is the first survey to provide rolling data specific to northern Arizona.
Kalvina Lee Belin, a graduate of the master of public health program with an emphasis on Indigenous health, created the online training to offer strategies and tools to help faculty and staff create spaces where Native American students feel they belong and are motivated in the learning process.
The virtual ceremony will be available at 11 a.m. Friday, though the link will be available anytime during the summer. Viewers in the first 24 hours can post using #naugrad and be featured on the commencement feed.
From learning English to Arabic, this NAU grad has worked hard to expand her knowledge and understanding of different cultures to enhance her ability to connect on a deeper level.
Friday, April 17 Join us on NAU’s Giving Day: a virtual, 24-hour Lumberjack commitment to kindness The day will focus on Axe of Kindness—helping people through giving blood, offering service, writing a thank-you note, sewing masks, checking in on a…
Click here for more NAU NEWS Friday, March 13 What you need to know about NAU’s COVID-19 response Effective Monday, March 23, NAU will move to online instruction. The NAU mountain campus will remain open and operational, and NAU…
Click here for more NAU NEWS Friday, July 12 President Cheng signs agreement to bring MPA program to China AIEI students of Shenzhen can enroll in NAU’s master of public administration program and earn a degree from NAU while…
FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…
FLAGSTAFF — The panel presentation of “Immigration and Exploration” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Room 136. The event includes a panel discussion with community leaders working directly with migrants and…
Friday, Nov. 16 NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment The Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success program, which APLU started, represents the largest collaborative effort of its kind and…
Friday, Aug. 31 NAU and the city offer warm welcome to neighbors surrounding campus (VIDEO) President Cheng and city officials went door to door to talk with residents, encourage neighbors to build positive relationships and distribute information. NAU’s Honors Residential…
Friday, Aug. 24 Jacks are back! A look at the facts and stats of the incoming class, and campus move in (PHOTOS/VIDEO) NAU athletes, members of student organizations, sororities and fraternities all joined President Cheng in helping thousands of new…
Friday, Aug. 17 Making conversation: NAU linguist studies how perceptions of accents affects communication Okim Kang, who spoke about her research on NPR podcast Code Switch, has found effective communication requires both clear speakers and unbiased, responsive listeners. Warmer temperatures…
The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for a “Community Welcome” event to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff residents living near campus. Click on image for…
Friday, Aug. 3 Think twice before moving to Mars—NAU planetary scientist refutes terraforming in NASA study Christopher Edwards and his team found that making Mars more like Earth, so astronauts can explore without spacesuits, is unlikely to be successful even…
Friday, July 20 Citizen-scientist study results find ticks capable of carrying lyme disease in 83 new U.S. counties As part of the study, people across the country sent in more than 16,000 ticks to NAU researchers who tested them for…
Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…
Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…
Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…
Friday, May 25 NAU scientists publish first estimate of carbon emissions from 2014 mega-fires in Canada’s boreal forests Xanthe Walker, Michelle Mack and Ted Schuur of Ecoss collaborated with Scott Goetz from SICCS for the study, which quantifies how much…
Click here for the latest NAU news Thursday, May 10 NAU Fulbright student scholars awarded opportunities in Greece, Laos Alexandra Huff will study geology in Greece, while Margaret Wood will teach English in Laos. Both plan to use their Fulbright experiences…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, May the 4th be with you NAU student awarded prestigious Udall scholarship Danielle Curley is the second NAU student in a row to earn a Udall scholarship for her leadership, public service…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 27 NAU zooarchaeologist studies animal-human interaction from American West to Central America (VIDEO) Anthropology lecturer Chrissina Burke studies animal bones found at archaeological sites to study the relationships between animals and…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 20 NAU Class of 2018 President’s Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Senior winners honored for their service, dedication President Rita Cheng highlighted the students’ passion and commitment to their education and community at…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…
Click here for the latest KNAU news Friday, April 6 NAU makes history with three students chosen as Goldwater Scholars Biology students Austin Dikeman and Shelby Hutton and mechanical engineering student Dan Rivera were among the 211 students nationwide selected…
Click here for the latest KNAU news Friday, March 30 President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU.…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, March 16 NAU presents 2018-19 tuition proposal, maintains Pledge program An interactive tuition hearing will be held in conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University and the University of…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, March 9 Lands that hurt and lands that heal: NAU faculty members recognized for unique art at Flagstaff’s Viola Awards Journalism lecturer Annette McGivney won for her book, “Pure Land,” while psychology…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, March 2 Northern Arizona University Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation Northern Arizona University received numerous accolades and a strong recommendation for continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Breaking records and winning trophies: A…
FLAGSTAFF — “Politics and Postmemory in Southern Cone Documentary,” 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 12 in LA 204. Part of the Literary and Textual Analysis Research Colloquium Series Spring 2018. Abstract: The military dictatorships of the 1970s and 1980s in Argentina…
FLAGSTAFF — A Latinx students, Alumni networking mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at the duBois Center, NAU. Refreshments provided. Register at nau.edu/networkingLatinx
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 23 President Cheng highlights ways NAU is nationally recognized and locally vital during Campus Forum The president emphasized the importance of NAU’s research and development and focus on student success in…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 16 Underneath the lion: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dance performances NAU senior Colleen McDowell struggled with high-functioning autism and depression, then she enrolled in PES100, a Chinese…
FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday Feb 20 at 7 pm in LA 136. Film screening of Purgatorio (Dir. Rodrigo Reyes). An NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series Event (STAC). Click here for a trailer of the movie. Other upcoming Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and SPA…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 9 NAU receives $325K grant from Keck Foundation to increase access to informatics education The grant will fund a project that has the potential to establish NAU as a leader in…
By Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at NAU Are you an undergraduate student interested in building a more inclusive conservation movement? The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at Northern Arizona University is a trans-disciplinary program that creates a community of…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will…
FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Feb 5 at 4 pm in LA 136 Dr. Derek Burdette, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Oregon will present, “Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of…
