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,…
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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…
NAU update for April 1
Northern Arizona University update for April 1: SkyView groundbreaking promises more housing, parking, student support Obituary: Nando Schellen, director of opera Student club explores regional landscape to produce academic, personal lessons Community service more than a mission for Arnold Air…
NAU update for March 25
Northern Arizona University update for March 25: STEM teaching practices shape classrooms in India Mayan elder’s plant wisdom puts students in medicinal touch Biomass offsets little or none of permafrost carbon release President Cheng meets with elected officials, alumni in…
Northern Arizona University proposal protects tuition Pledge, streamlines fees
Northern Arizona University’s proposed tuition and mandatory fees for the 2016-17 academic year maintain the Pledge guaranteed tuition program, resulting in no tuition increase for 96 percent of continuing undergraduate students on the Flagstaff campus. “We hold true to our…
NAU update for March 11
Northern Arizona University update for March 11: Winning friends and influencing people at NAU NAU to break ground for new on-campus residence hall Robots scaling the walls to conquer competition at Skydome Terrestrial biosphere contributing to warming climate We’ve got…
NAU update for March 4
Northern Arizona University update for March 4: Historic agreement with Diné College widens options for Native American students NAU researcher rolling out remedy for reading crisis NAU and Native American leaders focus on information sharing Overcoming hard knocks leads to…
NAU’s President’s Corner for Feb. 26
A message from Rita Hartung Cheng During last week’s campus forum, I said that this is a university on the rise. That rings true on many fronts. We have shown that we can adapt. Yes, we all have to adapt during…
NAU update for Feb. 26
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 26: NAU joins national effort to transform the first-year experience NAU researchers find lights in the sky on and ‘asteroids at home’ Thawing microbes accelerating carbon release NAU is not a secret for a…
NAU update for Feb. 12
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 12: NAU interdisciplinary researchers receive grant to study concussion reporting behaviors NAU’s business college in top 10 ‘Best for Vets’ Record spring enrollment boosted by diversity Celebrate NAU’s Aquatic and Tennis Complex grand opening…
NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Planting for Future Generations: Enviromental Justice in Guatemala’ on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies will present “Planting for Future Generations: Enviromental Justice in Guatemala” at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at SBS Raul H. Castro (Bldg. 65, Room 107 at Northern Arizona University. Presented by Jorge Armando Lopez Pocol, the…
NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present talk by Allegra Love on ‘Central American Refugees at Our Border…’ on Feb. 17
FLAGSTAFF —NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present talk by Allegra Love on “Central American Refugees at Our Border: The Crisis of Family Detention in the United States” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Martin-Springer Institute located on the 3rd floor…
NAU Immigration Awareness Series to present ‘The Second Cooler’ on Feb. 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff premiere of “The Second Cooler” (2013) directed by Ellin Jimmerson and narrated by Martin Sheen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Liberal Arts 120 at Northern Arizona University. Part of NAU’s ongoing “Immigration Awareness Series,” The Second…
Immigration Awareness Week at NAU puts human face to the issue
The contentious, and at times faceless and obscure, immigration debate was brought home to those who attended the inaugural Immigration Awareness Week program, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The program featured documentarians, community organizers, aid workers and others who…