An NAU graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma.

NAU honors Class of 2024 in two commencement ceremonies 

Graduate Cody Rieffer in flannel in the forest holding a small white dog
Campus & Community

Graduate Cody Rieffer: Finding his footing in the College of Nursing 

Cody Rieffer didn’t start college planning to be a nurse. After a journey that included a few starts and stops, a hospital stay that highlighted the important work nurses do and faculty members who loved their work and wanted to see their students succeed, he will achieve a lifelong goal while also being a part of NAU’s history—a member of the inaugural graduating class of the College of Nursing. 
A screenshot of "Health Quest" with an over-the-shoulder view of a humanoid avatar looking out at a digital city.
Research & Academics

Achievement unlocked: Physical therapy professor redefines health education using interactive gaming

For the Phoenix Bioscience Core's third Artist + Researcher Exhibition, assistant professor Hayley Root joined forces with Phoenix-based artist Kevin Clark to design Health Quest, a video game that uses nine platformer levels to guide real-world healthy living.
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Campus & Community

JACK HACKS: 8 ways to cozy up your dorm space

Cozy season is here, and that means it's time to crank up the thermostat, curl up under a blanket, make some tea...and create a warm, welcoming refuge in your dorm. Wondering how to take your room from summer to winter in style? Here are The NAU Review's eight failsafe tips to transform your dorm into the coziest sanctuary ever!
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Research & Academics

A screenshot of "Health Quest" with an over-the-shoulder view of a humanoid avatar looking out at a digital city.

Achievement unlocked: Physical therapy professor redefines health education using interactive gaming

For the Phoenix Bioscience Core's third Artist + Researcher Exhibition, assistant professor Hayley Root joined forces with Phoenix-based artist Kevin Clark to design Health Quest, a video game that uses nine platformer levels to guide real-world healthy living.
Cars in stop and go traffic on the freeway

NAU part of new research partnership aimed at improving Arizona’s transportation system 

The Arizona Transportation Institute, established by ADOT and including all three state universities, will foster innovation and engagement and prepare the next generation of transportation engineers. 
A fleet of electric vans at a charging station.

Three ways NAU and SRP are protecting the water and electric grid in Arizona

In this long-term partnership, teams from NAU collaborated on several research projects, including ones aimed at protecting the Salt and Verde River watersheds and ensuring the power grid can handle the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road.

Campus & Community

Graduate Cody Rieffer in flannel in the forest holding a small white dog

Graduate Cody Rieffer: Finding his footing in the College of Nursing 

Cody Rieffer didn’t start college planning to be a nurse. After a journey that included a few starts and stops, a hospital stay that highlighted the important work nurses do and faculty members who loved their work and wanted to see their students succeed, he will achieve a lifelong goal while also being a part of NAU’s history—a member of the inaugural graduating class of the College of Nursing. 
An NAU graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma.

NAU honors Class of 2024 in two commencement ceremonies 

Almost 2,500 students have applied to graduate this semester. Learn more the ceremonies, parking and traveling on campus and the clear bag policy for the Skydome.
graduate wearing a bedazzled graduation cap with NAU logo

NAU partners with Univision Arizona to launch “Tu Futuro” scholarship

Incoming first-year students for the 2025-26 school year can apply for the scholarship by submitting a 250-word essay describing the impact their college degree will have on both their personal trajectory and the Hispanic community at large.

Lumberjack Features

JOzie Ashleson hiking in the red rocks of Sedona

Humans of NAU: Jozie Ashleson

What TV show affected a young Jozie Ashleson's career choice? Find out the PA student's early career goals, the pivotal event that drove her interest in healthcare and why she chose to stay at NAU after getting her bachelor’s degree.  
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Club Spotlight: Trumpet Club of NAU

Calling all trumpet lovers! NAU's new student-run Trumpet Club is sure to strike a chord, whether you're a seasoned member of the marching band or just looking for a place to jam out. Read on to learn more about how the organization's co-presidents formed the club, what they plan to accomplish next semester and how they fell in love with the brass instrument in the first place.
Jaden Blake L. Reyes posing in front of a projected rainbow

What Transgender Day of Remembrance means to me

I am Jaden Blake Lumacad Reyes (he/they), a proud queer Filipino transmasculine person who is doing his best every day to live his most authentic life. I would not be able to live this way without the trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color who fought for our rights, who fought for our existence, who fought for the rest of our community and the rights of other trans generations to come.

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

Featured Spotlight: Mary Lara

NAU/NASA Space Grant AIMER Program coordinator Mary Lara earned the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Carolyn Warner Legacy Award, which honors outstanding public educators. The foundation recognized Lara for the astronomy projects and initiatives she spearheaded throughout her 50 years in the field.