Campus & Community
Convenient and unique summer courses for students and community members
There’s still time to register for summer sessions that begin May 30 and July 4! Whether you're an NAU student looking to get ahead, or a community member hoping to explore topics of interest, NAU is offering an array of summer courses for the whole family—in Flagstaff, Phoenix and online. Check out the courses available, including Intro to Brewing, Steps for Getting Your Self-Published Book into Print and How To Give an Effective Online Presentation. 
Research & Academics
Inspired by "Contagion," student earns public health degree
Graduate Kandice Tanner and her dad grew extremely close after the death of her mother. They were all each other had left, and it was her father who instilled in Tanner at a young age that she would need to stand up and represent Indigenous students at the college level. With the support of her father and friends from the reservation, Tanner enrolled in Northern Arizona University to study public health and health sciences. Last week, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree. The best part? Her father, Kendall Tanner, was not only there cheering her on, he graduated alongside her with his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and industrial leadership. 
Humans of Flagstaff
Humans of Flagstaff: Rodeo champion Stade Riggs
Championship bronc rider Stade Riggs isn't taking it easy this summer. The NAU health science student from Moevave finished the semester as Grand Canyon Region Saddle Bronc Champion. In June, he heads to Casper, Wyoming, to compete in the College National Finals Rodeo. Research & Academics
How a machine can be a personalized language tutor
Applied linguistics professor Okim Kang received an NSF grant to create an innovative machine-based pronunciation feedback process, which make second-language learning technology more effective. This technology will assess learners’ input based against most desirable second-language learners’ speech, not against a native speaker. Its feedback is created in comparison to other highly intelligible speakers; therefore, it’s more learner-friendly. Inspired by "Contagion," student earns public health degree
Graduate Kandice Tanner and her dad grew extremely close after the death of her mother. They were all each other had left, and it was her father who instilled in Tanner at a young age that she would need to stand up and represent Indigenous students at the college level. With the support of her father and friends from the reservation, Tanner enrolled in Northern Arizona University to study public health and health sciences. Last week, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree. The best part? Her father, Kendall Tanner, was not only there cheering her on, he graduated alongside her with his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and industrial leadership. 
Soil microbes use different pathways to metabolize carbon
Much of what scientists think about soil metabolism may be wrong. New evidence from NAU published in Plant and Soil suggests that microbes in different soils use different biochemical pathways to process nutrients, respire and grow. The study upends long-held assumptions in the field of soil ecology and calls for more investigation and higher-resolution methods to be applied to what has been a black box for the field. Campus & Community
Convenient and unique summer courses for students and community members
There’s still time to register for summer sessions that begin May 30 and July 4! Whether you're an NAU student looking to get ahead, or a community member hoping to explore topics of interest, NAU is offering an array of summer courses for the whole family—in Flagstaff, Phoenix and online. Check out the courses available, including Intro to Brewing, Steps for Getting Your Self-Published Book into Print and How To Give an Effective Online Presentation. 
Together again: NAU celebrates alumni who graduated amid the pandemic
NAU is welcoming back 900 alumni this weekend to get their long-awaited, long-delayed opportunity to put on their cap and gown and walk across the stage. The spring and fall classes of 2020 and the spring class of 2021, who had virtual commencement ceremonies during the pandemic, are returning to NAU this weekend for a special celebration. 
Three majors, four clubs, priceless memories
What do international affairs, German, criminology and criminal justice, Mock Trial, Model UN, Kayettes, the Regents’ Cup and German Club all have in common? Graduate Sarah Frey. She has devoted her time at NAU to so many opportunities across campus, maximizing not only her involvement, but her impact on the university as a whole. 
