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NAU researcher Christopher Doughty discovers dinosaur dung fertilizes planet According to Doughty, large animals are important not for the quantity of dung they produce, but for their ability to move long distances across landscapes, effectively mixing the nutrients. But as today’s large animal populations dwindle, the environment too is at risk.
Protecting future generations: NAU scientists study Arctic community’s exposure to toxic pollutants NAU professors Loren Buck and Frank von Hippel are working on a long-term research project on Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island to study the link between hazardous pollutants and the health of the island’s population.
NAU professor earns grant to measure economic value of forest ecosystems Julie Mueller, a professor of business and forestry, will measure the monetary value of services provided by a healthy forest ecosystem.
NAU’s assistant director of shuttle services named 2017 Homecoming Dedicatee Judy Manor started working for shuttle services as a bus driver nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she has led to the success and growth of the department and truly represents what it means to be a Lumberjack.
‘Jarabe Mexicano’ brings traditional and modern mariachi sounds to NAU The band featuring traditional mariachi as well as rock and roll hits and reggae classics, is performing a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the NAU Native American Cultural Center.
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NAU’s unique study abroad program wins international award NAU was honored for its Interdisciplinary Global Program, which allows students to study and work in another country for a full year, helping them to prepare for work in the global economy.
NAU researcher discovers key to fighting autism may lie not in the mind, but in the gut Greg Caporaso and team performed fecal microbial transplants, which showed promising results that could lead to a new treatment option.
Lumberjack love: NAU student-athletes work with area elementary school children Members of several NAU sports teams worked with local elementary school students to encourage academic responsibility, good character and fitness through the Lumberjacks C.A.R.E. program