Features
- Born in tragedy: How an NAU alumnus helped save the life of one Lucky elk
- The Macy legacy: How one man’s love affair with art will benefit NAU students for years to come
- Global partnership: NAU works with Chinese universities to expand 1+2+1 program
- Hyenas, hippos and lions joined NAU’s inaugural study abroad class in Zambia
- Jacks are back! A look at the facts and stats of the incoming class, and campus move in (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Research & Academics
NAU program provides undergraduate students hands-on experience (VIDEO)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is a National Science Foundation grant-funded program that supports active research participation—giving undergraduate students hands-on experience outside of the classroom. Produced by Erik Sather Reported by Mitch Strohman NAU-TV
NASA telescope’s ‘non-detection’ of first interstellar object in solar system leads NAU team to conclusions about mystery object’s size, reflectivity
November 14th, 2018NAU student contributing to NASA’s search for life on Mars by blowing up space rocks with robot lasers
November 8th, 2018Fulé named inaugural endowed professor in NAU’s School of Forestry
November 7th, 2018NAU electrical engineers to lead development, commercialization of next-gen cybersecurity solutions for Internet of Things
November 5th, 2018
Campus & Community
NAU School of Music team wins National Opera Association award for ‘The Magic Flute’
A team of musicians and artists at Northern Arizona University won first place in the National Opera Association Opera Production Competition with their spring 2018 performance of “Die Zauberflöte.” The team, led by Lyric Opera director and associate professor of practice Eric Gibson, won Division III in the competition, with performances from Texas A&M Commerce and […]
Hear the buzz? Northern Arizona Pollinator Habitat Initiative receives the prestigious Crescordia Award from Arizona Forward
November 15th, 2018Hungry for more? Louie’s Cupboard provides food to Lumberjacks in need
November 15th, 2018NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment
November 15th, 2018Rim (to rim) shot: NAU alum talks about his record-breakingly fast trip across the Grand Canyon (VIDEO)
November 8th, 2018
Happenings
Axe out hunger at NAU with Giving Tuesday
Nov. 15, 2018 Healthy, well-balanced meals are a crucial part of students’ academic success, but one in 10 college students struggles to get the proper nutrition. The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Annual Giving team want to keep students hungry for knowledge, not for food. That’s why they’ve teamed up to raise awareness and […]
At President’s Distinguished Speaker Series, NAU alum, Salesforce exec to discuss research on consumer behavior
November 15th, 2018Laugh at life’s absurdities during NAU Theatre’s performance of ‘All in the Timing’
November 8th, 2018Horizon Concert Series looks back at iconic work of Leonard Bernstein
November 8th, 2018Cyberharassment scholar Abby Ferber comes to NAU for special presentation
November 8th, 2018
Faculty & Staff
Cheer on the Lumberjack cross country team at national championship watch party Saturday
Come root on the Lumberjack men’s and women’s cross country teams as they compete in the 2018 NCAA Championship races this week. NAU Athletics is holding a watch party on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Walkup Skydome. Fans can watch both races live on the Skydome’s state-of-the-art new video screens. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; […]
Jacks giving back: Annual winter clothing and food drive collects more than 1,200 donated items
November 8th, 2018President’s Cabinet highlights: Oct. 25, 2018
October 26th, 2018BEWARE: NAU experiencing increase in phishing attacks
October 24th, 2018NAU joins nationwide drill to test emergency notification system Oct. 18
October 9th, 2018
Blogs
One NAU expert’s opinion: What you should and should not be eating to be healthier
The new year brings new food trends with promises to help you stay healthy. Northern Arizona University dietitian and health educator Megan Anderson breaks down these new trends to show what you should and should not try this year to help you be healthier. Bulletproof Coffee What it is: A mix of coffee, butter and […]
One NAU professor’s opinion: Making your New Year’s resolutions stick
By Tom Filsinger Psychology Instructor Resolutions have been made. But do they work? The common view is most New Year’s resolutions are broken very quickly. But why strive to better yourself only in January? Shouldn’t this goal be a regular part of our lives? Approximately 40 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions. Of those […]
Examining female terrorists
By Lori Poloni-Staudinger, professor and chair of Politics and International Affairs Academic examinations of women and terrorism examine women as terrorists, the types of activities they undertake and ask why women engage in terrorism. We know that women often participate for many of the same reasons as men, including for revenge, […]
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Recognizing the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students.