Research & Academics
Two grad students earn research recognition from the Department of Energy
Ph.D. students John Dallyn and Raina Fitzpatrick were among the 87 graduate students nationwide selected for the Office of Science's Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. Both will have the opportunity to do research at prestigious national laboratories, taking on questions that are at the forefront of discovery and innovation. 
Research & Academics
Putting the care in teaching
College of Education graduate Megan Norrish was destined to be a teacher—her father was one, she was voted "most likely to become a teacher” in high school and she loved helping friends with schoolwork. But arguably most importantly, she cares deeply for her students and the success of the next generation. “So much good in the world can happen if we just take some time to care about those who will run it.” 
Campus & Community
How one NAU grad aims to use small but impactful ways to effect change
Four years ago, Brianne Kanu desperately needed a career change. She'd just had a baby and found herself missing all of his firsts because she was at work. She wanted a career that allowed her to make a difference in the world. She found NAU's school psychology program, and spent three years studying, research, advocating and working in public schools, surrounded by people who were committed to equity and justice for all students. It's an ethos that will be a part of her career going forward as well, driven in part by the experiences she had in school. “There were so many times in my life when I felt like I had a purpose, I just wasn’t quite sure what it was. Being at NAU, I felt so seen and accepted by the people around me.” Campus & Community
NAU committed to advancing border health and global partnerships
The fifth annual Yuma ABRC forum, organized by NAU's Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) and the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, highlighted the importance of border health and global partnerships. The forum aimed to foster academic connections and promote positive change in the region by exploring pressing topics in border health and turning research into actionable solutions. Distinguished speakers, including NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera and NAU VP for Global Affairs Yimin Wang, emphasized the transformative power of education, the significance of educational partnerships with Mexican universities, and the need for cross-border credentialing. The workshop addressed health disparities, healthcare workforce shortages and the impact of COVID-19 on communities, highlighting the importance of sustained collaboration and international cooperation in addressing these challenges. The event showcased the commitment of NAU and its partners to advancing healthcare, research and community engagement. 
Beautifying NAU: Parking lot and street repairs this summer
With an abundance of projects taking place on campus this summer to make sure campus is ready to welcome back Lumberjacks in the fall, it's important to stay in the know of street and parking lot closures and roadwork that could delay your commute. 
Upcoming conference to increase foot traffic on campus
Lumberjack guests incoming! A conference hosted in the High Country Conference Center expects to welcome 3,500 attendees from June 11 to 15. Anticipate increased foot traffic on campus for the duration of the conference. 
