Features
- Everything you need to know about spring 2019 commencement
- Mighty Max: The love story of two NAU alumni and the roller-coaster ride of having a sick son
- 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
Research & Academics
Study by NAU zoologist proposes selective application of contraceptives as most effective pest control
May 16, 2019 Since the mid-20th century, the global human population has grown from 2.5 billion to 7.7 billion, according to the most recent United Nations estimate. Much of this growth was due to the unprecedented agricultural expansion made possible by the widespread use of synthetic pesticides starting in the 1950s. By applying pesticides to […]
An NAU force for peace: A Fulbright year abroad for three NAU students focuses on education, community
May 13th, 2019Good genes: Researchers break down DNA of world’s largest mammals to discover how whales defy the cancer odds
May 9th, 2019Hand in hand: NAU researcher develops relationship-building program for stroke survivors, caregivers
May 1st, 2019Data scientists mapped supply chains of every U.S. city. What it says is bigger than just where your food comes from.
April 29th, 2019
Campus & Community
NAU’s Civic Service Institute looking for partner organizations to address opioid crisis
May 16, 2019 As part of an effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis affecting Arizona, the Civic Service Institute at Northern Arizona University has been awarded almost $303,000 through the Corporation for National and Community Service to begin the Alternatives to Managing Pain (AMP) AmeriCorps program, designed to put professionals into communities who can […]
Abandoned bike roundup begins: Grab a green tag to avoid pick up
May 16th, 2019Graduate Benilde Garcia: Mom who put education on hold finally gets to walk across the stage
May 8th, 2019Graduate Eric Lynch: How hitting rock bottom turned his life around
May 8th, 2019Graduate Emile Eich: As Miss Indigenous NAU, she found her identity and her passion
May 8th, 2019
Happenings
NAU’s School of Music announces its 2019 Horizons Summer Concert Series
May 16, 2019 Northern Arizona University’s School of Music has announced its 2019 Horizons Summer Concert Series lineup. This marks the first time the concert offerings have extended into the summer. The five Sunday afternoon performances will be held in Kitt Recital Hall, offering guests an acoustically vibrant, intimate setting. May 19, 5:30 p.m. “Awakening […]
IHD announces third annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference in July
May 14th, 2019Everything you need to know about spring 2019 commencement
May 6th, 2019NAU presents free Shrine of the Ages Choir concert
May 1st, 2019Three new exhibits at the NAU Art Museum to challenge visitors’ perceptions
April 24th, 2019
Faculty & Staff
Register to ‘Develop U’ at NAU’s annual Employee Development Day
May 8, 2019 Northern Arizona University’s Employee Development Day is back this summer. The event encourages colleagues to share knowledge and learn from each other, reminding all of the importance being a lifelong learner has both in and out of work. Almost 40 new sessions will be presented by employees, for employees between 8 a.m. […]
NAU recognizes faculty at the Professional Achievement Ceremony
May 8th, 2019NAU receives First Forward Designation, national honor for commitment to first-generation student success
May 6th, 2019President’s Cabinet Meeting: May 2, 2019
May 3rd, 2019NAU implementing new virtual parking permit system
April 24th, 2019
Blogs
Blog: Finding confidence, finding my voice—my University Leadership Program experience
May 2, 2019 Editor’ note: Social media coordinator Maria Decabooter was part of the 2018-19 ULP cohort. Get more information at the ULP website. As the 2018-19 University Leadership Program comes to a close, I am not ready to say goodbye. Now that I am comfortable and at ease, it is time to graduate and […]
Blog: For Earth Week, guest speaker Gordon Bonan talks about environmental stewardship in the age of Earth system models
April 17, 2019 Editor’s note: Gordon Bonan, a researcher with the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, is speaking at NAU as part of Earth Month. NAU News invited him to share more about his work in environmental stewardship. Hear the entirety of his speech at 4 p.m. April 22 at the International […]
Generosity + Loyalty + Pride = Lumberjacks!
A special message from Dr. Stewart Witzeman: We did the math and the answer is clear: Lumberjacks are the best! Inspired to give by Dr. Stewart Witzeman ’79 and Kerry Witzeman, you and the NAU alumni family came out in full force to support students and unlock the Witzemans’ $20,000 gift through the Witzeman Family […]
Spotlight
Recognizing the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students.