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President Cheng at ERI

NAU pilot project tests exporting wood products via railway to speed forest restoration

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Aug. 9, 2019

A pilot project at Camp Navajo has the potential to unlock a critical bottleneck in forest restoration and wildfire prevention efforts across northern Arizona by creating markets for restoration byproducts like wood chips from small-diameter trees.

The pilot project, led by Northern Arizona University, will test the logistics and efficacy of chipping and shipping wood products via railway transportation with the goal of expanding forest product markets domestically and internationally and accelerating forest restoration efforts. 

“This collaboration is an opportunity to address forest health… Read more

Biology students in Yuma

Say YES to success: Helios Education Foundation gifts $2.7 million to support NAU’s collaborative Yuma Educational Success initiative

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Aug. 7, 2019

A $2.7 million award from Helios Education Foundation will create a collaborative initiative at Northern Arizona University Yuma that that will help high school students transition to college and graduate prepared for successful careers in the workforce.

The Helios Education Foundation gift to NAU will support the Yuma Educational Success (YES) program, a collaborative effort between NAU, Arizona Western College and the Yuma Union High School District. The initiative will create systems that support enrollment, transferring and retention… Read more

NAU student-athletes fill sandbags

Volunteers needed to help with Museum Fire (VIDEO)

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July 25, 2019

The Museum Fire is continuing to burn in the hills north of Flagstaff. (A map of the fire, created by NAU’s Geography, Planning, and Recreation department, can be found online.) NAU officials, notably the police department and emergency manager, worked closely with city, county and U.S. Forest Service officials to support partner agencies and residents in the communities most affected by the fire.

Volunteers are needed to help with sandbag operations. People can go to:

Coconino County Public Works… Read more

President Cheng and group at AMC

President Cheng discusses higher ed, globalization issues at annual Arizona-Mexico Commission

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July 24, 2019

President Rita Cheng and a delegation of NAU leaders attended the Arizona-Mexico Commission 60th Anniversary Summit in late June, discussing issues in higher education and globalization with their counterparts on both sides of the border.

While there, she met with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonora State Gov. Claudia Pavlovich; participated in a higher education panel and signed a renewal agreement with a long-time Mexican partner institution.

At the summit, Cheng discussed NAU’s upcoming Leaders United for Positive Energy program, which is funded through the… Read more

Fire as seen from NAU

Information on Museum Fire

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Messages from President Cheng regarding the Museum Fire:

July 22, 2019–5:15 p.m.

I’m sending this message to keep you informed about NAU’s involvement with the Museum Fire. 

NAU is working closely with the city, county, and U.S. Forest Service to support our partner agencies and the residents of the communities affected by the Museum Fire. We are currently on standby to host the public transportation system on NAU’s campus, in case their facility is evacuated. Our campus bus system is also… Read more
A UCAN coach and client

UCAN program supports health, wellness in NAU students, faculty

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July 8, 2019

University life can be an exciting and challenging time. In an environment of change and new responsibilities, students often struggle to balance academic, financial, social and personal priorities—including health and wellness. That’s why Dawn Clifford, associate professor and graduate coordinator in health sciences, began the University Coaching for Activity and Nutrition (UCAN) program last fall.

The program is built on the idea of coaches guiding clients through developing life changes that lead to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle by providing encouragement and accountability.

“I… Read more

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