Learn, explore, create: Meet the researchers at this year's Undergrad Symposium

Goldwater Scholars James Davis and Amaya Pablo

Faculty & Staff

Goldwater scholars fight for vulnerable communities

Two NAU juniors, Amaya Pablo and James Davis, will receive educational support from the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, given to outstanding students who dream of careers in scientific research. Both students hope to advocate for vulnerable populations, just as they’re doing today in assistant professor Naomi Lee’s lab.

Two students take a selfie at NAU commencement

Research & Academics

Interdisciplinary studies: A pathway for nontraditional students

Going back to school after “life happens” can be a challenge. The bachelor of interdisciplinary studies program offers nontraditional students a chance to finish their degree and advance their careers. It’s also a good alternative for students who are undecided about what they want to major in and want to explore multiple disciplines while in college.

Samuel Hopkins' presentation slide, showing a man wearing a robotic ankle brace while walking and close-up shots of the robotic ankle brace.

Research & Academics

So much to say, so little time: Graduate students shine at annual 3-Minute Research Presentation finals

Nine graduate students had three minutes to win it at the annual 3-Minute Research Presentation finals on April 17. The national contest offers students a chance to share their work with an audience of everyday people and flaunt their communication skills while facing the pressure of a ticking clock. From mechanical ankle braces and concussion testing to maternal healthcare and big cat bacteria, read about all this year's researchers had to offer, though it may take a smidge longer than three minutes.

Research & Academics

Samuel Hopkins' presentation slide, showing a man wearing a robotic ankle brace while walking and close-up shots of the robotic ankle brace.

So much to say, so little time: Graduate students shine at annual 3-Minute Research Presentation finals

Nine graduate students had three minutes to win it at the annual 3-Minute Research Presentation finals on April 17. The national contest offers students a chance to share their work with an audience of everyday people and flaunt their communication skills while facing the pressure of a ticking clock. From mechanical ankle braces and concussion testing to maternal healthcare and big cat bacteria, read about all this year's researchers had to offer, though it may take a smidge longer than three minutes.

Learn, explore, create: Meet the researchers at this year's Undergrad Symposium

Two students take a selfie at NAU commencement

Interdisciplinary studies: A pathway for nontraditional students

Going back to school after “life happens” can be a challenge. The bachelor of interdisciplinary studies program offers nontraditional students a chance to finish their degree and advance their careers. It’s also a good alternative for students who are undecided about what they want to major in and want to explore multiple disciplines while in college.

Campus & Community

NAU Giving Day May 1

How to swing your Axe of Kindness this Giving Day

Ready to swing your Axe of Kindness? NAU Giving Day is coming up on Thursday, May 1, and it's the perfect opportunity to support your favorite departments, initiatives and clubs at the university.

Distinguished Seniors and Gold Axe winners do LJs on steps at High Country Conference Center

NAU recognizes President's Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Senior winners

Students sitting in front of a computer designing a video game

Summer at NAU: Earn credits, learn new skills and explore your passions

Interested in learning how to create your own video game or design a robot? NAU has a lot of options to choose from this summer, all designed to help you get ahead, create or have an adventure.

Lumberjack Features

Man standing in front of an NAU shuttle bus

Humans of NAU: Stacy Woodard

It’s time to celebrate NAU’s shuttle drivers and recognize the amazing job they do at getting us where we need to go. For Bus Driver Appreciation Day on April 22, one of NAU’s drivers shares how he became a driver and what he loves about the job. Meet Stacy Woodard, who has spent time transporting people on the Colorado River, in the air and now on a bus.

Senior Lydia Muentz takes a selfie with friends on the streets of Bordeaux, France.

Lumberjacks Abroad: France Edition!

Studying in Bordeaux, France, gave this senior chemistry student a taste for sweet pastries, a four-month crash course in developing electrophoretic ink pigments and an opportunity to put her years of studying the French language to the test. Read on to learn more about California native Lydia Muentz's key takeaways from her year abroad.

Lumberjacks Abroad: Italy Edition

Emma Weaver is a senior studying journalism and public relations. Originally from Cave Creek, she spent one semester in Italy enjoying delicious desserts, practicing Italian and Spanish and visiting multiple countries. Studying abroad has changed her perspective about life and the future.