The NAU Review — Creating an oasis in a memory care desert + renowned author speaking at NAU

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

Sept. 4, 2025

We deliver top headlines to the Lumberjack community every Tuesday and Thursday during the academic year. For more, visit news.nau.edu.

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Building bridges in a memory care desert

Dementia is a growing public health concern throughout the United States, yet rural and underserved communities—particularly Native American populations—face unique barriers to early detection and care. A study headed by a psychology professor is building bridges to close the gap in the memory care desert that is northern Arizona.

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Preparing Arizona kids for data-centered careers

With $1.1 million from NSF, three faculty members are building the Arizona Data Science Corps, which will help teachers bring data science principles to classrooms in Arizona. The project will transform state education standards and help meet a growing demand for data scientists.

Keeping it NA-be-U-tiful

DYK? Our landscaping team puts in countless hours to maintain the beauty of campus year-round. From lush green spaces to colorful blooms, their dedication helps create the welcoming environment we all love. Watch the video from NAU-TV about their tireless efforts.

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Robin Wall Kimmerer standing in the forest

Robin Wall Kimmerer to speak at NAU Sept. 9

The MacArthur Fellow and author of “Braiding Sweetgrass,” one of the most influential environmental voices of our time, will speak at the Biennial Conference of Science & Management about how Indigenous wisdom can inform scientific research.