🎓 Dec. 14, 2023 🎓

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

Meet three members of the Class of 2023

Daniel Kennedy

When Kennedy enrolled in college, he didn’t have a clear purpose. Once he realized he could use his engineering skills to help communities in need, he was driven to complete his environmental engineering degree through tremendous personal challenges.

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Gabrielle Garcia

For two years, Garcia has been both a teacher and a student. By day, she teaches statistics and other math classes at Coconino High School. By night, she takes online classes, working toward a master’s degree through the Arizona Teachers Academy.

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Jacob Kane

For Kane, college was the first time he felt free to find out who he truly was—a proud LGBTQ+ student who works to bring visibility to the community, a leader who helps Lumberjacks succeed and a mentor who made a positive impact in the lives of fellow students.

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Everything you need to know for commencement

More than 2,100 students graduate this weekend, and Homecoming dedicatee Sharon Singer Doctor speaking at both ceremonies. Read on for everything you need to know about the main event, including parking and traffic patterns and how to get up-to-the-minute updates.

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We asked, you answered: Advice for graduates

You’re graduating—what now? NAU faculty, staff and alumni shared with the latest crop of Lumberjack grads the words of wisdom that they’ve heard, learned or picked up through their own life lessons.

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