Faculty & Staff
Giving Day 2025 sets another record, raising more than $1M
For the third year in a row, Lumberjacks came together to break the NAU Giving Day record, this time topping $1 million in donations. The fundraising event will strengthen support for NAU students, academic initiatives, clubs and more.
Research & Academics
New report provides critical support for wildfire and post-fire flood response
Knowing where to turn for help in the wake of a wildfire can feel overwhelming. With wildfires affecting an increasing number of communities throughout Arizona, residents need clear guidance and actionable steps to recover. The good news? There is a new resource for the state—"After Wildfire: A Guide for Arizona Communities”—designed to support individuals and communities as they navigate the aftermath of these devastating events.
Research & Academics
How urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate
Researchers at NAU, Tufts and government agencies examined rodent behavior to show how rats’ movement spreads leptospirosis, which could cause severe organ damage and even death in humans. MORE NEWS Campus & Community

Creative minds come together at the Young Authors Camp
Building new worlds, creating mini-zines and sharing ideas is part of what’s to come at this year’s Young Authors Camp. Young minds will discover the power of words using poetry, fiction and creative writing while meeting friends and playing games. This camp, open to incoming sixth- to 12th-graders, will be led in collaboration with NAU’s English education graduate students, who will gain hands-on experience in the classroom while shaping the minds of tomorrow. 
Turning accolades into access
Acclaimed restaurateur and NAU alumnus Bobby Stuckey was announced as the 2025 recipient of the coveted Julia Child Award, recognizing his distinguished career in hospitality— and the generous Jack is giving the $50,000 grant to NAU’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, bolstering an existing endowed scholarship that supports first-generation students in HRM. 
Graduate Nicole Sylvester: Computing with compassion
Master’s student Nicole Sylvester sees her two computer science degrees as tools for positive change. After five years at NAU advocating for women in computing, supporting Hopi youth mental health and working to improve rural broadband networks, Sylvester hopes she can continue making a positive impact on the Flagstaff community.