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
Kudos to these faculty and staffDo you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission … Read more about In the Spotlight: Dec. 14, 2018
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: Dec. 14, 2018
For more than 50 years, Northern Arizona University has partnered with United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) to raise money to improve the community.This year, NAU’s goal is to … Read more about The season of giving: Make an impact by donating to United Way of Northern Arizona
Kay Mitchell-Spires has lived two lives.In the first, she was a business owner, a world traveler and always on the go—living on her own terms, mother to eight children, … Read more about Graduate Kay Mitchell-Spires: After debilitating accident, Tucson grad said NAU helped her make ‘beautiful mosaic of my life’
Douglas Hill seemed to be leading the perfect life.He graduated high school at the top of his class, fell in love with and married the girl next door, then shortly after he … Read more about Graduate Douglas Hill: With disabled daughter as inspiration, he sets new family standard
Northern Arizona University hit the top 100 for the first time, moving to No. 96 in the National Science Foundation’s latest national research rankings of universities without a … Read more about NAU achieves top 100 in national research rankings
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
