Campus & Community
NAU celebrates record-breaking generosity on Giving Day 2026
For the fifth year in a row, NAU Giving Day set a fundraising record. Thanks to the generosity of our extended Lumberjack community, we raised a whopping $1,221,449 from 1,035 individual donors. Your incredible support will help NAU expand access to higher education, empower students and strengthen the future of the university. 
Faculty & Staff
NAU Regents’ Professor Bruce Hungate elected to National Academy of Sciences
Hungate, whose lab studies how ecosystems respond to and shape environmental change, has been recognized with one of the highest honors a scientist can receive, joining a cadre of Nobel laureates, MacArthur fellows and others at the top of their game. 
Happenings
NAU institute to hold 27th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference
Ongoing social changes and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the disability landscape. Professionals, advocates and community members are invited to explore practical solutions, timely topics and emerging innovations at the 27th Annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference. The event, hosted by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) at NAU, will take place on June 23-24, at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler. Research & Academics
Climate scientist finds large errors in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE, a global climate pollution database
Kevin Gurney, a professor from NAU’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, found that the global database was underestimating city vehicle greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 70%. 
Ellen Liebig: Understanding the ‘big picture’ of human health
Ellen Liebig, a senior double majoring in chemistry and environmental sciences, is on a mission to help patients who struggle to find relief from complex health issues. In the name of learning as much as possible about the complicated inner workings of the human body and the way it interacts with the world, she completed 10 capstone courses and enrolled in a graduate-level drug discovery course. 
New 16-month MBA offers a practical solution for today’s professionals
A master’s degree no longer has to mean putting your career on hold. This summer, NAU will launch a 16-month online MBA built for working professionals who want to move forward, faster and more affordably. Campus & Community
NAU celebrates record-breaking generosity on Giving Day 2026
For the fifth year in a row, NAU Giving Day set a fundraising record. Thanks to the generosity of our extended Lumberjack community, we raised a whopping $1,221,449 from 1,035 individual donors. Your incredible support will help NAU expand access to higher education, empower students and strengthen the future of the university. 
Explore an exhibition that maps Arizona’s water crisis
An exhibition at NAU brings together art and research to translate drought, data and daily impact into a shared experience. The “Our Water: Innovations and Collaborations in Arizona” exhibit addresses the past and present of water insecurity with the collaboration of community members, organizational partners, stakeholders and academic researchers. 
Cesar Duarte: Pioneering in engineering and innovation
From launching a campus engineering community to advancing cutting-edge exoskeleton research, this first-cohort mechanical engineer has been building impact from day one. His journey blends innovation, leadership and purpose, marking him as an emerging voice in the next wave of engineering talent. 
