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Athletic training program transitions to master’s degree

NAU's bachelor’s degree in athletic training will begin transitioning to a master’s of science degree in athletic training. Continue reading

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Modern lab reaches across the ages to resolve plague DNA debate

Teamwork shines in the lab, across the globe. Continue reading

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Professor’s dream course tackles impacts of wired world on human psychology

Psychology professor examines technology's impacts and how it can be leveraged to improve everyday functioning. Continue reading

Kristin Wiggins in a lab at TGen North.

Student’s fast start in research contributes to life-saving rapid test

Kristin Wiggins' pathogen research is helping to address a public health crisis. Continue reading

New program aims to improve student writing skills

A new program will be offered at NAU this fall to help students in all majors improve their writing skills. Continue reading

Students use acoustic imaging to select a coring site in southern Alaska lake. Credit/permission D. Kaufman

Regional insights set latest study of climate history apart

Complexity of regional variations revealed. Continue reading

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Study reveals how families share microbes, even with dogs

A new study is shedding some light on how adults, and their dogs and kids, share microbial communities. Continue reading

NAU researchers say the slightest distinctions in American dialect may be the determining factor in a criminal case.

Now hear this: Professors fine-tune voice ID analysis

NAU forensic scientists uncover the truth with the help of student expert listeners. Continue reading

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Panel of experts to discuss responses to near-Earth objects

Public and media invited to attend. Continue reading

Laura Nagle and Susan Marks.

Of vectors and spectrums: Documentary touches humanity of autism

A film produced by education professor Susan Marks offers a window into autism. It has already earned two awards and stirred an interest in understanding more about autism and those who live with it. Continue reading

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