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In the Student Spotlight: Nov. 22, 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: Nov. 22, 2019

New partnership allows NAU HRM graduates to attend the Culinary Institute of America for accelerated program

Nov. 21, 2019Ask any expert how best they learn, and chances are they’ll all have the same answer: In the field.That’s no different for students studying food, though for … Read more about New partnership allows NAU HRM graduates to attend the Culinary Institute of America for accelerated program

In the Spotlight: Nov. 22, 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: Nov. 22, 2019

NAU student researchers contribute to discovery of emerging snake pathogen in Arizona

Nov. 21, 2019Gartersnakes in Arizona have been classified as a threatened species since 2014. This year, student researchers at Northern Arizona University found another threat … Read more about NAU student researchers contribute to discovery of emerging snake pathogen in Arizona

Cheer on NAU cross country teams at national championship watch party

Nov. 20, 2019Come cheer on the NAU men’s and women’s cross country teams as they compete in the 2019 NCAA National Championships. Watch live coverage on the big screens at the … Read more about Cheer on NAU cross country teams at national championship watch party

President’s Prize, Gold Axe recipients, Distinguished Seniors honored at banquet

Nov. 20, 2019Northern Arizona University announced 28 Gold Axe recipients, three of whom were named President’s Prize recipients, at a banquet on Nov. 19, recognizing the most … Read more about President’s Prize, Gold Axe recipients, Distinguished Seniors honored at banquet

Editor’s Picks

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

Youth programs

Track and Field inspiring youth to go for the gold

March 15, 2013 by NAU News Leave a Comment

Flagstaff has long been a favorite destination for world-class athletes seeking a site for high-altitude training. These professionals may soon have hometown competitors thanks to Northern Arizona University Track and Field, which is inspiring local students to “Train Like an Olympian.”

In partnership with Puente de Hozho Elementary School, NAU Track and Field is in the midst of a five-week training program for bilingual youth. The running series includes one-hour practice sessions inside the Skydome where coach Eric Heins,… Read more