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Celebrate excellence at NAU’s annual Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet

Oct. 17, 2019Each year, Homecoming is dedicated to a Northern Arizona University staff or faculty member who has shown their Lumberjack pride through exceptional service to the … Read more about Celebrate excellence at NAU’s annual Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet

In the Spotlight: Oct. 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 … Read more about In the Spotlight: Oct. 18, 2019

In the Student Spotlight: Oct. 18, 2019

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 … Read more about In the Student Spotlight: Oct. 18, 2019

President Cheng focuses on achievements, investments in NAU’s future in fall Campus Forum

Oct, 17, 2019At the semiannual Campus Forum Tuesday, Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng talked about highlights from the university’s 120-year history and the … Read more about President Cheng focuses on achievements, investments in NAU’s future in fall Campus Forum

People behind the pink patches: The inspirational stories of NAUPD’s breast cancer awareness campaign

Oct. 17, 2019Just before Matthew Wright and his wife celebrated Valentine’s Day in 2007, Lori found a lump in one of her breasts. As a precaution, they went to the doctor for a … Read more about People behind the pink patches: The inspirational stories of NAUPD’s breast cancer awareness campaign

SBS holds Town Hall to honor alumni, introduce students to career paths

Oct. 17, 2019The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is celebrating its 2019 inductees into the Hall of Fame at the SBS Town Hall from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in Room 110 of … Read more about SBS holds Town Hall to honor alumni, introduce students to career paths

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Everything you need to know about spring 2019 commencement

May 6, 2019Northern Arizona University will honor the graduating class of spring 2019 with ceremonies May 10-11. This semester, about 5,900 students applied to … Read more about 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

April 10, 2019Some couples claim it was love at first sight.Emily and Jon Bannon are not one of those couples.While attending Northern Arizona University, Emily worked … Read more about 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

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

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Sciences and the arts contribute to sense of place

March 15, 2013 by Inside NAU 1 Comment

by Laura Huenneke, Provost

One of the university’s prime assets is its location in Flagstaff—a community with great quality of life, set in a region of wonderful natural and cultural richness. Faculty, staff and students often report attachment to the place as being an important element in their commitment to NAU. Recently, I’ve seen some inspiring examples of the ways we are all embedded in the “one community” ethos.

As part of a large group crowded… Read more