Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Sept. 22 NAU’s Personalized Learning program highlighted on PBS (VIDEO) Watch how two long-distance Lumberjacks are obtaining their degrees thanks to this highly-acclaimed competency-based program. NAU students, researchers discover way to harvest…
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NAU update for Sept. 15
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Sept. 15 Wildfire and invasive species driving increased size, cost of public land restoration efforts NAU and USGS researchers recently published a paper that reveals goals for land management decisions and provides new…
NAU update for Sept. 8
Click here for the latest NAU News NAU researchers determine adverse effects of Houston flooding will be felt throughout the globe Using FEWSion, a new mapping system, the team was able to see how Hurricane Harvey will impact food and…
NAU update for Aug. 31
Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Aug. 31 NAU researchers determine adverse effects of Houston flooding will be felt throughout the globe Using FEWSion, a new mapping system, the team was able to see how Hurricane Harvey will impact…
NAU update for Aug. 10
Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Aug. 10 NAU ecosystem scientist’s study finds droughts may endanger ecosystem resiliency The study, published in Nature, showed as droughts get more frequent and more severe, ecosystems may not have enough time…
NAU update for Aug. 4
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Aug. 4 Shakin’ up Shakespeare: Female portrays Henry V in NAU’s newest theatre production Shakespeare’s works are notoriously male-dominated, but NAU’s summer production company cast alumna Grace Novak as King Henry V, putting…
NAU update for July 21
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, July 21 Unleashing inner artists: NAU’s Honors artist-in-residence program expands Until now, painter Bruce Aiken has been the only artist-in-residence at the university. But thanks to a recent gift, three additional artists…
NAU update for July 13
Click here for the latest news Thursday, July 13 NAU earns second NSF grant aimed at recruiting, educating and retaining math and science teachers Through the Noyce program, math and science education majors can get scholarships as they student-teach and…
NAU update for June 29
Click here for the latest news Thursday, June 29 Investment firm cofounder donating $1M to NAU for student teacher scholarships The scholarships are intended to help students from traditionally underrepresented groups during student-teaching, when balancing another job is difficult.…
NAU update for June 16
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, June 16 President Cheng visits China to commend NAU’s 1+2+1 graduates The annual graduation ceremony at Dalian Jiaotong University in China graduated 35 students who are joining the Lumberjack alumni family. Long-distance…
NAU update for June 9
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, June 9 A 360-degree lifesaving view: NAU professor brings health care situations to virtual reality Petra Williams, a professor of physical therapy, is part of a team that uses immersive virtual reality…
NAU update for June 1
Click here for the latest NAU News Professor brings innovative program in adolescent drug abuse education to NAU Professor Julie Baldwin will lead the program, focusing on populations that experience behavioral health disparities, including Native Americans, Hispanics and other rural groups.…
NAU update for May 19
Click here for the latest NAU News NAU researchers find silent victim in drug wars: Central America’s forests As officials in Mexico and the Caribbean crack down on drug smuggling, Central America has seen a rise in its cocaine…
NAU update for May 11
Graduate Miranda Clements: Son with autism inspires degree to help others with special needs Clements, who earns her master’s in clinical speech-language pathology this weekend, plans to work an externship to help patients with feeding and swallowing disorders at Phoenix…
NAU update for May 5
Three generations of Lumberjacks: Personalized Learning’s first nursing graduate joins her family as eighth NAU alum With the critical need for nurses on the rise, Danielle Cox wanted to pursue her BSN degree, but working full time as a…
NAU update for April 27
Click here for NAU News Be it the Boston Marathon or graduation stage, NAU grad student Rivers Puzey runs through it Puzey will graduate in May with a doctorate in physical therapy, but not before he won a marathon, finished 16th…
NAU update for April 21
Click here for NAU News Outside the lab: NAU field researchers provide school teachers hands-on education In an effort to improve and enliven science education, NAU researchers will host K-12 teachers at research sites in the Arctic and…
NAU update for April 14
NAU nursing students save lives in Guatemala Assistant clinical professor Dorothy Dunn and her cohort of students have been traveling to Santa Maria de Jesús since 2013, where upwards of 500 people flock each year in hopes of receiving treatment.…
Nominations open for NAU’s Hispanic Convocation Awards
By NAU The Hispanic Student Convocation Committee is seeking nominations to recognize three outstanding Latino graduating seniors and one outstanding graduate student at Hispanic Convocation. The nomination deadline is April 17. The Cesar Chavez Award recognizes students with strong leadership skills, a…
NAU update for April 6
Click here for NAU NEWS NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…
NAU update for March 30
Click here for NAU NEWS Past successes, future possibilities the focus at NAU campus forum President Cheng talked about the university’s success and the goals she and her administration have laid out for the future in front of faculty, staff…
NAU update for March 24
NAU becomes international leader in STEM education The Center for Science Teaching and Learning hosted its first international visitors—with hopes of expanding STEM curriculum world-wide. NAU study finds drought-quenching bacteria protect plants from climate stress The study, led…
NAU update for March 9
NAU-Yuma nursing program doubles enrollment for Class of 2019 Spring break announcements: Schedule and parking changes, no NAU News Speaker visits NAU to discuss the warming planet Spotlight: Nando Schellen, Michael Vincent and Janice Chen-Ju Chiang • Mark Neumann • Bruce M. Sullivan • Marc Burdiss • George Koch • Instructional…
NAU update for March 3
Triple threat: NAU teams bring home three conference championships Virtual reality, actual learning: NAU lab using new technology for education NAU’s Cline library upgrading its service platforms Spotlight: Eric Meeks • Camp Kesem • Michael Amundson • Early Childhood Education Student Spotlight: Brandon Zimheld and Samantha…
KNAU update for March 3
Current News Stories Earth Notes: Porcupines Return to the Colorado Plateau Arizona Opera “Arizona Lady” Brain Food: Rebirth and the Spring Equinox Scientists Renew Debate over Pluto’s Planet Status
NAU — Do You Want to Study Abroad in Costa Rica?
FLAGSTAFF — NAU — Do You Want to Study Abroad in Costa Rica? Lamm Scholarship for study abroad in Costa Rica during Fall 2017 Click here for more information.
NAU update for Feb. 24
NAU part of national program to improve, share formula for student success Making Oscar picks? NAU film instructor opines on likely winners NAU.EDU gets a facelift! Horizon Concert Series brings Shakespearean music to NAU Researcher to speak at NAU symposium…
NAU update for Feb. 10
NAU doctoral student focuses research on Navajo Nation Spring is in the air: NAU Horizons Concert Series lineup announced NAU ethnic studies professor discusses complex history of Malcolm X Spotlight: Nicole Hampton, Martin D. Sommerness, Amy Hitt, Dorothy Wu Nelson,…
NAU update for Feb. 2
NAU president invites Lumberjack community to celebrate Black History Month San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donates $1 million to NAU NAU scientist uses remote sensing technologies to detect groundwater in drought-stricken East Africa NAU Athletics honors girls and women…
Feb. 14 — Information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote
FLAGSTAFF — An information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the NAU University Union. “Our Rep. Bob…
NAU update for Jan. 27
NAU researcher discovers key to fighting autism may lie not in the mind, but in the gut New online tool provides clear pathway for NAU transfer students NAU’s unique study abroad program wins international award NAU Lyric Theatre presents ‘Dido…
NAU update for Jan. 20
Lumberjack love: NAU student-athletes work with area elementary school children Faculty perspective: “Why I wanted to teach at NAU” Stay in the know for snow Spotlight: President Rita Cheng and Daniel Palm • Alexandra A. Carpino • Science and Health Building • Army ROTC program • Bill Carter • James…
NAU update for Jan. 12
NAU invites public to join MLK day festivities Spring events blossom at NAU College of Arts and Letters NAU collaboration earns grant to provide care for substance abuse patients Spotlight: Joanne Keene • Hospitality Management • Margot Saltonstall • Eric O’Connell • Flower Darby NAU NEWS
NAU update for Dec. 9
NAU program expands science education opportunities to Flagstaff families Longtime NAU employees recognized during Years of Service Reception NAU scientist pioneers novel ways to study endangered baleen whales Take note of special hours during NAU’s winter closure Spotlight: Northern Arizona…
NAU update for Nov. 30
NAU ecologist’s predictions reach 9 million readers of popular science publication NAU’s American Indian School Leadership program earns $1.2 DOE grant award Bald, bright and beautiful—NAU joins UA and Lowell to unveil asteroid characteristics NAU fall commencement nears NAU moves…
NAU update for Nov. 17
NAU graduating seniors earn distinguished awards NAU, UA health profession students collaborate to improve patient care AU student-athletes continue to graduate at a high rate NAU Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair benefits United Way NAU men’s cross country seeks NCAA…
NAU update for Nov. 3
NAU researchers make their mark with new DNA testing tool NAU celebrates Native American Heritage Month NAU scientists develop a novel strategy for restoring sagebrush habitat Veterans Day recognized all week long at NAU NAU Lyric Theater produces loved classics,…
NAU update for Oct. 19
President Cheng highlights NAU’s successes, future of possibilities Hundreds gathered for the campus forum held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the High Country Conference Center NAU’s choral department welcomes the changing season with fall concert NAU Bookstore to host several author…
NAU update for Oct. 13
NAU Homecoming festivities continue NAU joins Lowell Observatory to honor the legacy of its founder NAU Theatre begins 2016-17 season Spotlight: Steve Burrell, Ricky Roberts, Don Carter, Larry MacPhee, Lori Rubino-Hare and Jo’el Kaye • Todd Welch • Jonathan Pringle • Jerry Anderfuren, Alexander Thomas, Lucas…
NAU update for Oct. 6
Homecoming 2016: Once Upon a Time at NAU Phoenix Suns wrap up NAU training camp NAU’s new exhibit celebrates 50 years as a university NAU celebrates Disability Heritage Month Spotlight: NAU Health Professions and NAU Social Work • Christopher Lanterman •Annette McGivney • Lanita Collette • Rebecca…
NAU to present ‘Border Instrument Sounds’ on Oct. 27
FLAGSTAFF — The sound of immigration resonates in instruments made from items found at U.S. and Mexico borderlands by Mexican sound sculptor and composer Guillermo Galindo. Galindo will demonstrate the instruments and perform an original composition during the Sonic Border Horizons Concert Series…
NAU update for Sept. 21
NAU supports Achieve60AZ initiative to advance education across the state Phoenix Suns return to NAU for 20th anniversary training camp President Cheng discusses innovation in education during CETYS anniversary seminar NAU named top institution by Times Higher Education Regents to…
NAU update for Sept. 16
Engineering program earns top 50 spot in ‘U.S. News’ rankings NAU’s International Pavilion recognized for environmental excellence Governor Ducey proclaims Arizona GEAR UP Week Nominations sought for President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows Award Spotlight: President Cheng • Harun Mehmedinovic • Northern Arizona University
NAU update for Sept. 8
$3 million grant to support first detailed map of the nation’s food, energy and water systems NAU’s ITEP provides training for a brighter, cleaner Navajo future Navigating the new pedways on campus Get artistic at NAU’s Wall Draw XII Photography…
NAU update for Sept. 1
NAU recognized for excellence in diversity Researcher sparks new debate with findings showing little, if any, present-day water on Mars New research suggests global warming began decades earlier NAU welcomes largest class of international students NAU annual security report available…
NAU update for Aug. 25
NAU welcomes new and returning Lumberjacks New NAU visitor center opens in Prescott Valley Autopsies reveal new information about the Sverdlovsk anthrax accident Construction continues on north campus pedway, phase one complete Reminder: NAU is now tobacco-free Spotlight: Jut Wynne • Brandon…
NAU update for Aug. 18
High school students learn summer lessons at Northern Arizona University Michael Smith named director of NAU Cross Country and Track and Field Annual abandoned bike sale set for Friday, Aug. 26 Spotlight: Eric Yordy • Talima Pearson and Paul Keim • Bill Carter Read all…
NAU update for Aug. 11
Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 11: Agreement strengthens NAU ties with Tohono O’odham Nation NAU ranked No. 1 in the nation for social media engagement in higher education Unlocking the mysteries of plant root function, from Alaska to South…
NAU update for Aug. 3
Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 3: Flinn Foundation funding allows researchers to follow pathways to community health U.S. patent issued for Valley Fever detection technology developed by NAU and TGen Spotlight: NAU’s Whitham receives Frances B. McAllister Award for…
NAU to present lecture ‘Sentimental Song, Vulnerability, and the Social Construction of Later Life in Older Hispanic Immigrants in Los Angeles’ on Sept. 15
FLAGSTAFF — NAU will present the free lecture “Sentimental Song, Vulnerability, and the Social Construction of Later Life in Older Hispanic Immigrants in Los Angeles” with NAU Latin American Studies expert Dr. Leon Felipe Garcia Corona at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept.…
NAU update for June 29
Northern Arizona University update for June 29: Join fellow Lumberjacks for Fourth of July fun Student-athletes earn Big Sky All-Academic honors TEP supports tribal food programs Big data, cybersecurity education boosted by new school at NAU Tobacco-free policy goes into…
NAU update for June 22
Northern Arizona University update for June 22: Native American high school students gain hands-on media experience NAU Swimming and Diving named CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Team The Genocide Resource Project helps educators and students Summer institute on ethical land management…
NAU update for June 15
Northern Arizona University update for June 15: Cheng highlights successful community collaboration at ABOR meeting NAU GEAR UP alumni selected to participate in leadership academy MRSA detection technology developed by TGen and NAU granted first patent Carbon dioxide biggest player…
NAU update for June 8
Northern Arizona University update for June 8: NAU professor becomes an invention ambassador Two NAU researchers elected as ESA fellows NAU’s assistant director of football operations in a league of her own Regents meet this week in Flagstaff Another mark…
NAU update for June 1
Northern Arizona University update for June 1: NAU fills three leadership positions Carmen Phelps, chief diversity officer Michelle Parker, general counsel for Legal Affairs Daniel Palm, interim director of the Center for International Education Outstanding NAU researchers and scholars honored…
NAU update for May 25
Northern Arizona University update for May 25: NAU researcher: Nurses can apply science of caring to combat compassion fatigue Visits by NAU students help children prevent tooth decay NAU awarded Big Sky Men’s All-Sports Trophy Extended Campuses leader moves to…
NAU update for May 12
Northern Arizona University update for May 12: Share in the commencement celebration NAU adopts tobacco-free campus policy Summer brings a change, but not a stop, to campus activity of all sorts Multi-disciplinary healthcare approach benefits NAU’s OT students NAU expanding…
NAU update for April 27
Northern Arizona University update for April 27: Outstanding seniors earn top honors Humanities professor recognized for scholarship Two Flinn Scholars to call NAU Flagstaff ‘home’ Public Affairs seeks input on NAU News Student-athletes exceed NCAA academic standards NAU researchers, computers…
NAU update for April 20
Northern Arizona University update for April 20: Against the grain: NAU’s wood scientist carves his own path Students preparing for Collegiate Wind Competition Forensic archaeologist helps students and police uncover crime scenes NAU alumna Shannon Shoots to lead community relations…
NAU update for April 13
Northern Arizona University update for April 13: Park ranger training opens path to career fulfillment Student motivated to improve health of Native Americans Tribal leaders and NAU students benefit from economic outlook conference NAU joins Victim-Witness to increase advocacy resources…