Linda Begaye

As a transfer student from Many Farms on the Navajo Nation, Begaye always wanted to go to NAU. But when her high school friends were making college plans, life took her in a different direction. Now, she is stepping onto the graduation stage fulfilling one of her life-long dreams.

Henry Garland

What’s the ‘secret sauce’ that motivates elite athletes to push boundaries every day? Garland was once obsessed with finding out. These days, the NAU chemistry major and graduating senior has his own obsession with pushing boundaries—in the lab, on the trail and everywhere else.

Reanna Yazzie

Balancing motherhood, coursework, grades, museum work and research on water access in the Navajo Nation, this anthropology student is proving that it’s never too late to turn education into advocacy and heritage into hope.

Dressing like a college grad

How long should your gown be, on what side should you wear your tassel and why are cords different colors? Unsure on how to dress like a college graduate on the big day? We’ve got you covered! Check out this cap and gown guide to make sure you look your best on Graduation Day!

Everything you need to know about commencement

More than 2,600 students graduate in two ceremonies at the Skydome on Friday. Read on for everything you need to know, including parking and traffic patterns and how to get up-to-the-minute updates.