Emma Patterson sitting at a table with seniors at The Peaks writing pen pal letters

One student’s ‘red-letter’ idea to bridge generation gaps

Doctor holding hands with a patient
Research & Academics

Confronting substance use disorder in Arizona

A nearly $900,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration isn’t just funding training in substance use disorder treatment for NAU’s future healthcare providers. It’s also helping current Arizona healthcare providers meet patients where they are—whether in rural areas, tribal reservations or cities.
Group of NAU Yuma students who participate in the Parent Institutes
Campus & Community

Breaking down barriers through community engagement

NAU Yuma students are changing education in their community one family at a time. Through Parent Institutes, they’re engaging with parents who speak a language other than English at home and helping them set their kids up for success. NAU Yuma students say participating in the program has been both personally and professionally rewarding.
Hearty Chorizo Breakfast Burrito with Eggs, Cheese, and Hashbrowns
Lumberjack Lifestyles

Best burritos in Flagstaff (according to us)

Someone once said, “A burrito is happiness wrapped in a tortilla,” and the NAU Communications team couldn’t agree more. For National Burrito Day on April 3, the team put together a list of their favorite burritos in Flagstaff.
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Research & Academics

Doctor holding hands with a patient

Confronting substance use disorder in Arizona

A nearly $900,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration isn’t just funding training in substance use disorder treatment for NAU’s future healthcare providers. It’s also helping current Arizona healthcare providers meet patients where they are—whether in rural areas, tribal reservations or cities.
Bear standing on top of the US-Mexico border wall

Here’s why border fences are bad for wildlife

A literature review led by NAU scientists found that physical international borders are harming animals all over the world by cutting them off from vital hunting and foraging, preventing them from commingling and leaving them vulnerable to lax hunting laws. Why are borders causing those problems, and how can we fix them?
Students looking at articles that are on a shelve at the Enchantment spa

New class offers students a look into Indigenous tourism and hospitality

Flagstaff boasts a world-class School of Hotel and Restaurant Management and surroundings rich in Indigenous culture and history, so it’s no wonder that an idea for a class about Indigenous hospitality has come to life. Starting next fall, HRM will have a new course for students at NAU that explores Indigenous culture, cuisine, gaming, marketing and tourism.

Campus & Community

Group of NAU Yuma students who participate in the Parent Institutes

Breaking down barriers through community engagement

NAU Yuma students are changing education in their community one family at a time. Through Parent Institutes, they’re engaging with parents who speak a language other than English at home and helping them set their kids up for success. NAU Yuma students say participating in the program has been both personally and professionally rewarding.
People sitting outdoors at the NOAZBF listening to an author

Northern Arizona Book Festival offers culture and fun for all

If you want to meet renowned authors, participate in book discussions, engage in writing workshops, generate zines or just read a book and listen to some music, look no further than the Northern Arizona Book Festival! From April 10-13 there are events scheduled all over Flagstaff that promise a whole lot of fun and culture for everyone.
CAL 2025 Arts and Culture Showcase. March 27 to April 27. Performances, lectures, entertainment and more.

College of Arts and Letters hosts first ever culture showcase

Performances, exhibitions, lectures and more: the CAL Art and Culture Showcase is here to take you on an artistic and cultural journey. Discover your inner artist, listen to renowned authors and enjoy a concert from Grammy winner Dom Flemons, all right here at NAU!

Lumberjack Features

Hearty Chorizo Breakfast Burrito with Eggs, Cheese, and Hashbrowns

Best burritos in Flagstaff (according to us)

Someone once said, “A burrito is happiness wrapped in a tortilla,” and the NAU Communications team couldn’t agree more. For National Burrito Day on April 3, the team put together a list of their favorite burritos in Flagstaff.

Making the dream of studying abroad a reality

If you dream about an experience abroad but think you can’t afford it, think again! The Global Citizens Project Scholars might be your ticket to experiencing a new culture, learning new skills, helping a community and making lifelong friends. Get ready to pack your bags, because this NAU Education Abroad program can take you to Vietnam, Italy or Ecuador for less than you think!
Senior Corinna Haines poses in front of a body of water in Latin America.

Lumberjacks Abroad: Ecuador and Guatemala Edition!

During her year abroad exploring Latin America, senior Corinna Haines gathered priceless experience in both of her fields of study: marketing and Spanish. Immersing herself in Latin American media, hiking picture-perfect landscapes and organizing advertising campaigns for local nonprofits, Haines' travels to Ecuador and Guatemala gave her a newfound appreciation for beauty, adventure and connection.

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

Featured Spotlight: Laura Camden

  • School of Communication professor Laura Camden had her photograph “School Recess,” taken in Mainpat, India, juried into the “Peoples of the World: Works on Paper” exhibition at the Texas Tech University International Cultural Center. This exhibit, consisting of portrait photographs from a range of countries, will be on display until June.