By Tom Filsinger, Instructor, Department of Psychological Sciences
“You must be some kinda cool college professor.”
Those were the words of Stan Lee to me the first time we spoke with each other. It was the beginning of an amazing journey of working together that was a young boy’s dream come true.
Our adventures together would take us to Los Angeles, New York City, Santa Monica and, of course, the San Diego Comic Con. This led to amazing moments… Read more
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 medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil that has been sensationalized as a miracle drink for long-lasting energy and weight loss.
Fun Fact: Bulletproof coffee was created by a… Read more
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 people, 23 percent have failed. That number goes up to 50 percent within three months. And after two years, well, forget it. A full 81… Read more
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, ideological or religious reasons.
Women terrorists capture the attention of the public because they clash with socially constructed perceptions of women as peaceful life-givers not life-takers.… Read more
By Danielle Donaldson, assistant director, Undergraduate
Admissions and Orientation
As an employee in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, encouraging students to consider higher education is my job. When it came time to pursue a master’s degree, it was a no-brainer, and with NAU’s Educational Aid Registration Permit, the choice could not have been easier.
Through a policy governed by the Arizona Board of Regents, NAU employees save thousands… Read more
By Alex Hayes, Outstanding Senior in the W.A. Franke College of Business
As I prepare to graduate next month, there are many highlights from my time at NAU.
Meeting Warren Buffett and the subsequent Dale Carnegie Training stand out in my mind.
The annual trip to Omaha, Neb., to meet with Mr. Buffett is, understandably, a big deal in the W. A. Franke College of Business. So, it does not come as a surprise that Warren Buffett is always a… Read more
Jan. 17, 2018Northern Arizona University and six other universities known as leaders in accessibility received a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fund … Read more about NAU part of group receiving $1 million grant to improve accessible learning
Kudos to these studentsDo you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form. … Read more about In the Student Spotlight: Jan. 18, 2019
Kudos to these faculty, staff and programsDo you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online … Read more about In the Spotlight: Jan. 18, 2019
Jan. 17, 2019How much water is in the Grand Canyon? Abe Springer, a hydrogeologist in NAU's School of Earth and Sustainability, is asking that very question, taking … Read more about How deep is the water supply in the Grand Canyon? NAU hydrogeologist dives in to find out (VIDEO)
Jan. 17, 2019Northern Arizona University remembers the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of celebration and service on Monday, Jan. 21. Though the … Read more about NAU hosts MLK day celebration
Jan. 17, 2019On Friday, NAU and local dignitaries will have a grand curtain opening on the new Kitt Recital Hall, which will immediately be followed by a performance from … Read more about Watch live: Pianist Jeffrey Swann plays original works in inaugural concert in Kitt Recital Hall
It all started with a teddy bear.Then raising and keeping pets, going hunting with his dad and realizing he was the only ‘90s kid whose bedroom walls were covered in posters of … Read more about Born in tragedy: How an NAU alumnus helped save the life of one Lucky elk
Doug Macy was not an artist, or a Northern Arizona University alum. Yet he was passionate about two things: collecting art and NAU—he had his son to thank for both.Aaron Macy … Read more about The Macy legacy: How one man’s love affair with art will benefit NAU students for years to come
Nearly 200 students from Chinese universities have made their way to Flagstaff to study at Northern Arizona University this school year as part of the Sino-American 1+2+1 program. … Read more about Global partnership: NAU works with Chinese universities to expand 1+2+1 program
